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Israel Strikes Yemen's Hodeidah Port After Attack on Tel Aviv Airport
Above: In this handout photo provided by the Houthi Media Center, firefighters extinguish fires in the Bajil cement factory after Israeli warplanes targeted it on May 5, 2025, in Hodeidah, Yemen. Image copyright: (Photo by Houthi Media Center/Getty Images)
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
The strikes on Hodeidah are a defensive measure against a terrorist organization threatening Israeli civilians. The Houthis have repeatedly targeted population centers, with Sunday's attack on Ben Gurion Airport showing their intent to disrupt infrastructure. Israel has the right to defend itself, especially when such attacks target critical facilities.
Anti-Israel narrative
The Israeli airstrikes on Hodeidah port and the cement factory constitute an attack on vital civilian infrastructure in an already devastated country. The port serves as a lifeline for millions of Yemenis, providing an entry point for 80% of the country's food imports. These military actions will only worsen the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.