The Israeli occupation confirmed that it targeted sites belonging to the Houthis in Al Hudaydah, western Yemen, noting that the infrastructure targeted is a primary source of income for the Houthis.

An Israeli official announced that the airstrikes were in response to the missile attack that targeted Ben Gurion International Airport, involving simultaneous strikes on 9 targets with the participation of approximately 30 Israeli fighter jets, resulting in at least 21 Yemeni injuries.

An American official confirmed that these airstrikes were coordinated with the United States.