Fox News: Israel strikes Yemen's port city in response to Houthi attack on Tel Aviv Airport

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Israel strikes Yemen's port city in response to Houthi attack on Tel Aviv Airport

Israel struck back at the Houthis on Monday with strikes in Yemen a day after the terror group launched a missile that landed near Ben Gurion airport.

                   
                       

Israeli forces on Monday You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login of Hodeidah, targeting the Iran-backed Houthis in response to "repeated attacks" against the Jewish state, in particular its missile strike that nearly hit Tel Aviv's largest airport. 

The Israel Defense Forces said fighter jets targeted the port city, which is along Yemen's coastline, and a concrete factory. 

"The terrorist infrastructure sites struck in the Hudaydah port serve as a central supply source for the Houthi terrorist regime," an IDF statement said. "The Hudaydah Port is used for the transfer of Iranian weapons, military equipment, and other equipment intended for terrorist purposes."

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In addition, You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login also struck the "Bajil" Concrete Plant, which serves as a significant economic resource for the Houthis, the IDF said. The facility is also used for the construction of underground tunnels and terrorist infrastructure for the terrorist regime, officials said.

During the strike, the Houthis retaliated with surface-to-surface missiles and drones that were launched at Israel and civilians, Israel said. 

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Following You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the Houthis have targeted commercial shipping in and around the Red Sea in solidarity with the terror group. 

U.S. naval forces have been deployed to the region, where they have launched repeated airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen. 

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Israel's strike was in retaliation for a Houthi missile attack that nearly struck Ben Gurion Airport, causing multiple international airlines to cancel flights to Israel.

The missile reportedly evaded both Israeli and U.S. missile defenses, according to Israeli media.

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login vowed retaliation.

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