Yemen's Houthi rebels, who were threatened with an air and naval blockade by Israel on Tuesday, are one of Iran's few allies still standing since the Gaza war spilled across the Middle East. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE HOUTHIS?

Houthis take responsibility for attack, claiming to target Ben Gurion Airport, hours after Israeli Navy bombs Hodeida port

This follows the earlier strikes by Israel on the Hodeidah port in Yemen, which was used for terror purposes to advance attacks on Israel.

The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it was working to intercept a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel, hours after Israel deployed its navy to hit targets in the Yemeni Red Sea port of Hodeidah.

CAIRO - The Israeli military said on Tuesday that a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel had \"most likely\" been intercepted, hours after Israel deployed its navy to hit targets in the Yemeni Red Sea port of Hodeidah.

Israel intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, targeting it amidst ongoing conflict involving the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. The Houthi attacks, in solidarity with Gaza, have disrupted trade in the Red Sea.

Yemen's Houthi rebels say Israel attacked docks in the port city of Hodeida; no immediate confirmation from Israel

A missile launched from Yemen toward Israel on Monday fell before entering Israeli airspace, according to local media. Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported that the missile was en route to Israeli territory but fell short, preventing air raid sirens from being activated.