The Israeli Navy launches a missile attack on the port of Hodeidah in Yemen.

Yemeni media reported Tuesday morning that the Israeli Navy carried out a series of raids targeting the ports of the western Yemeni city of Hodeidah. The media noted that the operation was carried out without the participation of the Israeli Air Force.

These attacks came after Israeli warnings to evacuate a number of ports and strategic sites in several Yemeni cities. Following the attack, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz threatened the Houthis with a land and air blockade, in a statement he issued.

Yemen's Al Masirah TV reported that the attacks targeted sites in the city of Hodeidah, at a time when the Israeli military had called for the evacuation of the Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif, warning civilians and workers there to remain in those areas until further notice.

Israeli army: We targeted Houthi military facilities in the port of Hodeidah.

An Israeli military spokesman issued a statement confirming that the Israeli military had launched a missile attack from the sea targeting Houthi positions in the port of Hodeidah, western Yemen, using naval missile ships.

According to an Israeli military spokesman, this attack came in response to the group's ongoing attacks against Israel, including the launching of surface-to-surface missiles and drones toward Israeli territory.

The Israeli military explained in its statement that the naval raid aimed to deepen the blow against the military use of the port of Hodeidah, which had previously been subjected to attacks last year but continues to be used for what the military described as "terrorist" purposes.

The army's statement indicated that the port of Hodeidah is being used by the Houthis to transport weapons, and constitutes a clear example of the exploitation of civilian infrastructure for military purposes, in violation of international law.

For his part, Israeli Defense Minister Katz said, "I congratulate the Navy on the successful strike on the port of Hodeidah." He added, "Israel's long arm, in the air and at sea, will reach everywhere."

He continued, "We warned the Houthis that continued fire toward Israel would be met with a strong response, and we would impose a naval and air blockade on them." He added, "This is what we did today—and we will continue to do so in the future."

Prior to the strikes, the military issued advance warnings to those in the vicinity of the port, with the aim of reducing the risk of civilian casualties.

The IDF renewed its call for port workers to evacuate the area immediately, stressing its determination to continue targeting any entity that threatens the security of Israeli citizens, "regardless of their location or distance."

The website of the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported that the Israeli Navy launched two consecutive attacks on the port of Hodeidah on Tuesday morning, in a development that is the first of its kind since the start of the war.

Unlike previous attacks targeting Yemeni territory that involved warplanes, this attack was limited to the Navy alone, with no air force involvement.

An Israeli official confirmed to i24 that the Israeli military carried out strikes targeting sites in Yemen early Tuesday.

Israeli Channel 12 reported that the Israeli army attacked sites in Yemen.

These developments come amid escalating tensions between the Houthis and Israel. The Houthis continue to target Israel with missiles and drones in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, and they affirm their continued operations "as long as Israel continues its war of extermination against Gaza."

This is not the first time Israel has targeted Yemeni territory. In recent months, it has launched several airstrikes, most notably on May 6, when it targeted Sana'a International Airport, resulting in civilian casualties and significant damage to facilities. Previous strikes targeted Ras Isa Port and targets in Hodeidah.

This escalation reflects the widening scope of the confrontation in the region, amid warnings of worsening security and humanitarian repercussions.