Israel Hammers Houthis with Airstrikes Amid Tensions in Red Sea Region, Rebels Respond

Israel launched airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Monday, targeting their ports and other facilities in response to a suspected attack by the group. The exchange of missile fire followed an escalation of tensions between Israel and Yemen's Houthi rebels amid a Red Sea flare-up. The strikes were aimed at disrupting the group's operations, but Houthi rebels responded with retaliatory attacks. The conflict has raised concerns about its potential impact on regional stability.