The Islamic Republic of Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen got hit for the first time in its history by Israel’s air force on Yemeni soil in a dramatic counter-strike for its lethal Friday attack on Tel Aviv.
Israel’s air force on Saturday launched surgical strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran-sponsored Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen.
According to an Israel Defense Forces statement, «A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck military targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in the area of the Al Hudaydah Port in Yemen in response to the hundreds of attacks carried out against the State of Israel in recent months.»
The IDF added, «There are no changes in the Home Front Command defensive guidelines. In the case of a change to the guidelines, we will update the public accordingly.»
On Friday, the Houthi movement fired a lethal drone into Tel Aviv, resulting in the death of an Israeli and at least 10 injured and severe damage to buildings. The strike took place near the U.S. consulate building in Tel Aviv.
Israel’s Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant said after the strikes in Yemen: «The fire that is currently burning in Yemen, is seen across the Middle East. The first time that the Houthis harmed an Israeli citizen, we struck them. And we will do this in any place where it may be required.»
He added, «I have just left the IAF [Israeli Air Force] Command Center where I met with the Prime Minister, IDF Chief of the General Staff and the Air Force Commander and closely monitored the strike conducted by IAF aircraft on the Hodeidah Port [in Yemen], 2,000 kilometers from the State of Israel.» Gallant said «the significance is clear» of the fire in Yemen is important to show Israel’s enemies what they can face.
Gallant continued «The Houthis attacked us over 200 times.
