(New York Times) Aaron Boxerman - Israeli airstrikes targeted a power station as well as gas and oil depots at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah in Yemen on Saturday in retaliation for the deadly Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv on Friday. IDF Spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari called the port a major supply stop for Iran to funnel weapons to its Houthi allies in Yemen, who have fired over 200 missiles and drones at Israel over the past several months. In addition, the Houthis have menaced ships passing through the Red Sea to try to blockade the Israeli port of Eilat. The U.S. was not involved in the strikes on Saturday, nor did it coordinate or assist Israel with the strikes, the National Security Council said. "We fully recognize and acknowledge Israel's right to self-defense," it said.
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