On Saturday, Defence Minister Yoav Galant stated that Israel had struck the Houthis after they injured an Israeli.

Gallant stated in a press release that "the fire currently burning in Hodeidah is visible across the Middle East, and its significance is obvious." "The Houthis have attacked us more than 200 times. We struck them the first time they injured an Israeli citizen. We will strike them anywhere it is necessary."

A drone made in Iran with a long range hit Tel Aviv's centre on Friday. The Houthi militia claimed responsibility for the attack, which resulted in the death of one man and the injury of four others. (Reporting and editing by Alexandra Hudson.)