The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the operation, stating it "conducted precise strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen, including ports and energy infrastructure in Sanaa." These strikes were intended to degrade the capabilities of the Houthi regime and prevent its exploitation of these strategic sites for military and terrorist objectives, particularly the smuggling of Iranian weapons into the region.
An Israeli military official clarified that the strikes were not an immediate response to the recent Houthi missile attack on Israel but rather a pre-planned strategy against months of Houthi aggression, underlining a broader operational context.
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