Jerusalem, 11 May, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel warned Yemenis to evacuate three Houthi-controlled ports ahead of a likely airstrike on Sunday night.
Col. Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defense Forces’ Arabic-language spokesperson tweeted a warning regarding the Red Sea ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif.
“Due to the Houthi terror regime’s use of ports for its terror activities, we urge all those present at these ports to evacuate and stay away from them for your own safety until further notice,” Adraee tweeted.
The threat follows recent Houthi missile attack which struck the grounds of Ben-Gurion International Airport. No damage was caused, but many international airlines suspended flights. Israel responded with airstrikes that disabled Sanaa International Airport, which is also controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis.
The threat also comes as U.S. President Donald Trump was due to fly to the Middle East for a four-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.