According to The Times of IsraelOn January 10, the Israeli Air Force dispatched 20 aircraft to coordinate operations and drop 50 shells on three Houthi targets, including the two seaports of Hodeidah and Ras Isa in western Yemen, and the Hezyaz power plant near the capital Sanaa.
The Israeli military said the power plant was targeted as the main source of electricity for Houthi forces’ activities. After the airstrike, Israel warned that the Houthis and especially the leaders of this armed group would be chosen as targets if there were continued attacks on Israel. Previously, on January 9, Israel announced the interception of 3 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Yemen.
After the airstrike, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the Houthi forces would continue to pay the price if they attacked Israel. “The Houthis endanger Israel and the entire region, including by harming global freedom of navigation.” Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed that there will be no immunity for Houthi leaders.
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Al-Masirah radio in Yemen reported that the power plant suffered 13 attacks and several neighboring buildings were damaged, Hodeidah port was attacked six times, while Ras Isa port “suffered a series of air strikes”. Houthi forces have not commented on Israel’s latest attack. This group previously claimed responsibility for launching a UAV into Israel on January 9. The armed group Hamas strongly condemned Israel’s latest attack on Yemen.
The Israeli military announced that since the outbreak of hostilities in October 2023, the Houthis have launched about 40 missiles and 320 UAVs toward Israel, with the majority of missiles and more than 100 UAVs being intercepted.