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Coalition Carries Out Military Operation Against Legitimate Houthi Targets in Hodeidah
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Coalition Carries Out Military Operation Against Legitimate Houthi Targets in Hodeidah

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen conducted a military operation against Houthi targets in Hodeidah, citing Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
  • The coalition stated the operation was proportionate and complied with international humanitarian law, emphasizing that Hodeidah Port was not targeted and remains open.
  • Saudi Arabia reiterated its commitment to supporting Yemen and warned of further action if Houthi hostilities continue, while accusing the militia of blocking flights to Sanaa.

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced it carried out a "proportionate military response operation" against legitimate Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah governorate. The coalition stated the action was taken in response to "reckless and cowardly" attacks by the Houthi militia on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, which it described as a continuation of maritime crimes.

The terrorist Houthi militia has undertaken a reckless and cowardly act by targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.

— Turki Al-MalkiOfficial Spokesperson of the Coalition, explaining the reason for the military operation.

Official Spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki asserted that the operation adhered to international humanitarian law and its customary rules. He stressed that Hodeidah Port was not targeted and that all Yemeni ports, including Hodeida, Ras Isa, and Salif, remain open and operational for commercial vessels carrying essential goods. Al-Malki also accused the Houthi militia of refusing flight operations to Sanaa International Airport, thereby imposing a siege on the Yemeni people.

This terrorist act adds to a long list of maritime crimes and acts of terror in one of the most important international sea lines of communication.

— Turki Al-MalkiDescribing the Houthi actions in the Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Yemeni people and their government against the Houthi militia. Al-Malki stated that the coalition's response was firm, resolute, and proportionate, focusing solely on legitimate military targets used by the Houthis to threaten shipping. He added that the operation achieved its planned objectives.

Saudi Arabia has and will always stand alongside the brotherly people of Yemen and their government, and in these dire and difficult times, we renew our commitment to stand alongside them in the face of the terrorist Houthi militia.

— Turki Al-MalkiReaffirming Saudi Arabia's support for Yemen.

Al-Malki issued a warning, stating that the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition will continue to take necessary measures to protect the Kingdom's interests and assets, including its vessels. He declared that if the Houthi militia persists in its hostilities, an "unrelenting, resolute response will be mounted accordingly."

Hodeidah Port was not targeted, and all Yemeni ports, including Hodeida, Ras Isa, and Salif, are open to maritime navigation and are operational in receiving commercial vessels carrying all sorts of foodstuffs, commodities, oil, and construction materials, in addition to all air traffic to and from Yemeni airports.

— Turki Al-MalkiClarifying the status of Hodeidah Port and other Yemeni ports.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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