Israeli aircraft were reported over Hodeidah in western Yemen at approximately 1:03 PM UTC on September 16th, 2025, with Houthi military speaker Yahya announcing attempts to intercept the planes. Initial reports of Israeli attacks in Al-Hodda emerged during this period, with a Houthi media report also detailing the events. The reported strikes aim to disable Hodeidah port for several weeks, according to an Israeli official cited in Hebrew media. This development follows earlier warnings issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on September 16th, urging the immediate evacuation of Hodeidah port and any vessels present due to imminent military strikes in response to Houthi activities. Evacuations were reported to be underway at the port earlier on September 16th. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) had also issued an advisory amid the escalating tensions surrounding the port. The IDF has previously targeted Hodeidah Port in retaliation for Houthi missile and drone attacks against Israel.
