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Israel Strikes Yemen Amid Escalating Houthi Tensions

7/7/2025

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On July 7, 2025, Israel launched a military strike on Houthi infrastructure in Yemen, hitting vital ports and a power plant. This retaliation came after Houthi attacks on Israel and a recent assault on a merchant ship in the Red Sea, further escalating tensions that have already disrupted global trade since the Gaza conflict erupted in October 2023.

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On July 7, 2025, Israel launched a military strike on Houthi infrastructure in Yemen, hitting vital ports and a power plant. This retaliation came after Houthi attacks on Israel and a recent assault on a merchant ship in the Red Sea, further escalating tensions that have already disrupted global trade since the Gaza conflict erupted in October 2023.