• Israel conducted strikes on the Yemeni ports of Hodeidah and Salif, targeting Houthi military infrastructure.
• The strikes were a response to missile attacks launched by Houthis in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
• Israeli officials warned they may target Houthi leadership if missile attacks continue.
• The IRG (Iran-backed Houthis) have launched frequent missile strikes towards Israel since the conflict escalated.

In a significant escalation, Israel has launched strikes on Yemen's Red Sea ports of Hodeidah and Salif, targeting what it describes as Houthi "terrorist infrastructure." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that these actions are a response to missile launches from Houthi rebels directed at Israel, particularly after a truce was agreed upon between the Houthis and the United States. The Israeli military reported that these ports have been used for transferring weapons and described the latest strikes as an integral part of its ongoing military campaign against Houthi capabilities, according to Al Jazeera and Channel News Asia.

Following these developments, the Israeli military confirmed the interception of a missile launched from Yemen, as the Houthis continued to target Israel in solidarity with Palestinian factions in Gaza. The ongoing conflict has seen the Houthis asserting their military actions as part of a broader resistance against Israeli and US interests in the region. The Houthis, asserting their resolve, have warned that any Israeli strikes on their infrastructure will be met with a "painful response," according to Channel News Asia and Reuters.

In response to the Houthi missile threats, Israeli officials have warned that the group's top leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, could be targeted as they aim to deter further assaults. They referenced ongoing conflicts and stated, “If the Houthis continue to fire missiles at the State of Israel, they will be severely harmed.” This declarative posture underlines the escalation of military responses following the recent launches of missiles and drones towards Israel, as noted by India Times and Channel News Asia.