Israeli military says port, which receives aid shipments, was being used by Houthi rebels to transfer weapons

The Israeli navy has attacked docks in Yemen’s rebel-held port city of Hodeidah, targeting facilities that are key to aid shipments to the country.

The Israeli military said navy missile ships conducted the strikes, the first time its forces have been involved in attacks against the Houthi rebels.

The Houthis have repeatedly launched missiles and drones targeting Israel during Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The Houthis announced the attack via their satellite news channel Al-Masirah. They said the attack targeted docks there, without elaborating.