Israeli warplanes attacked Yemen, alarming statement came from the Houthis: The war has begun.

Israeli warplanes attacked the port of Hodeidah on the Red Sea coast controlled by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Houthis have declared war in response.

Israeli warplanes launched an attack on Yemen, which is under the control of Iran-backed Houthis. Powerful explosions occurred at the port of Hodeidah on the Red Sea coast as a result of the attack. It is reported that there were casualties and injuries, and the flames rising from the region were captured on camera.

"WAR HAS BEGUN WITH ISRAEL"

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen announced that "war has begun with Israel" following the Israeli airstrike, stating that Tel Aviv is no longer safe.

STATEMENT BY ISRAEL

After the airstrike, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant made statements following the airstrike on the port of Hodeidah in the city of Hodeidah on the Red Sea in Yemen. Gallant stated that the Houthis have launched more than 200 attacks on Israel and have harmed Israeli citizens for the first time, which is why they targeted Hodeidah.

"THERE IS A PRICE FOR THE BLOOD OF ISRAELI CITIZENS"

Israeli Defense Minister Gallant stated, "There is a price for the blood of Israeli citizens. This has been clearly demonstrated in Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen, and other places. If they dare to attack us, the result will be the same."

"THE BURNING FIRE IN HODEIDAH IS VISIBLE EVERYWHERE IN THE MIDDLE EAST"

Gallant stated that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Chief of General Staff Hezi Halevi closely monitored the attack on the port of Hodeidah, which is 2,000 kilometers away from Israel. He said, "The burning fire in Hodeidah is visible everywhere in the Middle East, and its importance is clear."

HOUTHIS TARGETED TEL AVIV

A powerful explosion occurred in the center of Tel Aviv near the US Embassy on Friday at 03:00 local time due to a drone attack. One person was killed and four others were injured by shrapnel and the impact of the explosion. The Houthis in Yemen announced that they targeted Tel Aviv with a new drone called "Yafa" that radar cannot detect and air defense systems cannot prevent.

The Houthis announced that they will continue to target the center of Israel and that Tel Aviv is an "unsafe zone" for them. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that they will give the "necessary response" to the drone attack.