An Israeli airstrike on Hodeida Port, controlled by Houthi movement, has caused damage estimated at more than $20 million, according to port officials. The attack, carried out on July 20, followed a drone strike launched by the Houthis a day earlier that hit Tel Aviv and killed an الإسرائيلي civilian. In response, Israel Defense Forces deployed dozens of aircraft to target key infrastructure at the port
An Israeli airstrike on Hodeida Port, controlled by Houthi movement, has caused damage estimated at
An Israeli airstrike on Hodeida Port, controlled by Houthi movement, has caused damage estimated at more than $20 million, according to port officials. The attack, carried out on July 20, followed a drone strike launched by the Houthis a day earlier that hit Tel Aviv and killed an الإسرائيلي civilian. In response, Israel Defense Forces deployed dozens of aircraft to target key infrastructure at the port.
The strike reportedly destroyed much of the facility’s fuel storage capacity, igniting a large fire that burned for several days. It also damaged critical port infrastructure, including container cranes, docks, and nearby buildings. Officials on the ground said at least two cranes were completely destroyed, a vessel was burned, and multiple structures were severely affected.
Those damages, officials noted, fall under a separate government authority
A preliminary assessment by port authorities indicated that the financial impact exceeds $20 million, though this figure does not include losses tied to the destruction of fuel storage facilities. Those damages, officials noted, fall under a separate government authority. Despite the scale of destruction, port operations were only briefly disrupted, with activity resuming within days. Ships reportedly returned to dock shortly after the attack, and cargo handling continued.
The Israeli military stated that the strike aimed to weaken the Houthis’ economic and logistical capabilities, particularly their ability to import weapons allegedly supplied by Iran. The attack marked the first publicly acknowledged Israeli strike on Houthi positions in Yemen.
The escalation comes amid ongoing regional tensions linked to the war in Gaza, where the
The escalation comes amid ongoing regional tensions linked to the war in Gaza, where the Houthis have targeted shipping routes in what they describe as support for Palestinians.
