In Israel Houthi conflict, Israel Strikes Houthi Ports in Yemen, Threatens to Target Rebel Leadership Amid Rising Tensions. On Friday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes targeting the Houthi-controlled ports of Hodeidah and Salif along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. The strikes mark a significant escalation in the Israel-Houthi conflict, as tensions continue to rise across the region in the wake of the ongoing Gaza war.