Israeli military launches attack on Hodeida port following missile strike at Ben Gurion airport by Houthi rebels.
In a Turn of Events:
Yemen has experienced an intensifying conflict with Israel, both parties engaging in a series of retaliatory attacks since May 2025. The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group, have launched numerous ballistic missiles and drone attacks against Israeli territory, causing disruptions and casualties, such as one near Ben Gurion International Airport that injured eight people in early May [3][5].
In response, Israel has taken aggressive action, executing multiple airstrikes on Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen—mainly on the Hodeida port, as-Salif port, Sanaa International Airport, and power plants. Israel alleges these ports facilitate the transfer of Iranian weapons to the Houthis, asserts its suspicion of Iran's involvement in the conflict [3][5].
Interestingly, a ceasefire brokered by Oman between the United States and the Houthis in early May 2025 led to the Houthis agreeing to halt attacks on U.S. vessels in the Red Sea, partially restoring navigation freedom through this strategic chokepoint. However, this truce did not apply to Israel, which continues to defend itself against Houthi threats, including through airstrikes on critical infrastructures [2][3][4].
As tensions rise, concerns about wider regional involvement increases. The Houthis' expanding ties with Somalia's al-Shabaab pose a potential risk of attacks on Israel-linked assets beyond Yemen boundaries [2]. Meanwhile, Israel accuses Iran of being the primary backer behind the Houthis' aggression, with Israeli officials emphasizing their commitment to holding Iran responsible and maintaining strong military responses against Houthi targets within Yemen [3][5].
Dr. Mansour Al-Maswari
Dr. Mansour Al-Maswari is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University's Global Center, Amman. A scholar of Yemeni origin, Dr. Al-Maswari holds a Ph.D. in English Comparative Literature and two Master's degrees in Political Science and English. With over 17 years of experience in university-level teaching, research, research reviewing, bilingual translation, and copywriting, Dr. Al-Maswari's academic expertise offers unique and valuable insights into the ongoing conflict.
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- The ongoing conflict between Yemen and Israel in 2025, marked by retaliatory attacks, has also prompted discussions in various domains, such as the impact on business in both countries and the broader general news landscape.
- In the realm of science, researchers and experts are closely monitoring the potential consequences of this escalating conflict, considering the technology used in war-and-conflicts such as ballistic missiles and drones.
- Meanwhile, the political repercussions of this longstanding war are profound, with allegations of Iran's involvement in arming the Houthis forcing diplomatic tensions among multiple nations.
- Amidst the chaos of this political turmoil, entertainment industry figures express concerns about the safety and security of artists and performers in the conflict zones, especially those from Yemen, as well as the future of cultural exchange between the involved parties.
