Israel conducted airstrikes on Hodeida, Yemen, targeting military infrastructure used by the Houthi rebels for weapon transfers from Iran. Houthi spokesman Yayha Saree claimed their air defense successfully confused Israeli aircraft, leading to some evasion before the strikes. This attack coincided with funeral services for 31 Yemeni journalists killed in a previous Israeli strike on Sanaa, where civilians and military sites were affected. The Israeli military emphasized it aimed at Houthi intelligence and propaganda facilities. Human rights organizations noted the increasing dangers for journalists in Yemen, compounded by Houthi censorship. The Houthi attacks have been framed as solidarity with Palestine amid ongoing conflicts, including missile strikes targeting Israel and shipping in the Red Sea.
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