Army Israel confirmed that it bombed Houthi positions in Yemenin the port city of Hodeida, on the Red Sea coast, a day after a rebel-launched drone exploded over Tel Aviv and killed an Israeli civilian.

The attack has occurred.”in response to hundreds of attacks carried out against the State of Israel in recent months,” the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.

In turn, the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu watched the attacks live Sitting next to him is Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi, as shown in photographs released by the presidential office an hour and a half after the attacks.

Likewise, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also Netanyahu operation continues and Halevy of the Air Force command center, the attack was carried out “by Israeli aircraft in the port of Hodeida, 2,000 kilometers from the State of Israel,” his ministry said in a statement.

“The fire that is burning in Yemen right now is visible all over the Middle East. The first time the Houthis harmed an Israeli citizen, we beat them up. “We will do it where it is necessary,” Gallant said, approving the operation in Hodeida. after meeting with military leadership early on Saturday.

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The minister pointed out that The Houthis have attacked Israel in recent months. “more than 200 times,” but he reminded that “the blood of Israeli citizens has a price.” “This has become clear in Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen and elsewhere: if they dare to attack us, the result will be identical,” he threatened.

Local media reported that Israel had sent F-35 jets to the port city, and numerous users posted videos on social media showing Planes seen flying over the Red Searecorded from the city of Eilat in southern Israel.

An Iranian-made Sammad-3 drone launched from Yemen reached Tel Aviv airspace near the US embassy early Friday morning, exploding in mid-air in the city centre, anti-aircraft signals will sound due to “human error”.

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The Houthis also claimed to have launched a ballistic missile and three other drones at Tel Aviv, which were intercepted by US-deployed anti-aircraft batteries in the region before they reached Israeli space, but fourth drone exploded over city.

Although it was detected by the Iron Dome defense system, it was not intercepted because it was not classified as a hostile object due to “human error,” and caused the death of a 50-year-old manidentified as Yevgeny Ferder, as well as eight wounded.

Last Friday’s Attack The Houthis’ most far-reaching action against Israel since they began attacking ships linked to the country in the Red Sea, as well as the southern city of Eilat, since November 19 last year, “in solidarity” with Gaza militias, although none have resulted in deaths or serious damage. (EFE)