Barran Press
The Houthi-controlled Red Sea Ports Authority announced on December 22, 2024, that Israeli airstrikes on the Hodeidah port in western Yemen have resulted in significant damages amounting to approximately $313 million since July 2024.
In a statement reviewed by "Barran Press," the authority detailed that the Israeli attacks have targeted critical infrastructure, including gantry cranes, electrical stations, and tugboats, leading to extensive losses from July 20 to December 19 of this year.
The Red Sea Ports Authority stated it continues to suffer from the repercussions of previous Israeli assaults, highlighting recent severe damage to equipment and facilities at the Hodeidah port following renewed strikes on December 20.
The organization denounced these attacks as "blatant violations of international law and the United Nations Charter," condemning the "unconditional support from American and Western allies" that enables such actions and disregards civilian lives while destroying Yemen's resources.
On December 20, Houthi media reported that the capital Sana'a and other locations in Hodeidah were hit by 16 Israeli airstrikes. In response, the Israeli military confirmed that 14 of its warplanes targeted multiple sites in Yemen, including ports and energy infrastructure in both Sana'a and Hodeidah.
This marks the third round of Israeli attacks on Yemeni territory since the Houthi group began launching missiles and drones against commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea last year, prompting increased marine insurance costs and pushing many shipping companies to opt for longer routes around the southern tip of Africa.
To counter the Houthi threat, the U.S.-led "Prosperity Guard" coalition, which includes significant British participation, began airstrikes on Houthi positions in January 2024, with the group expanding its operations to target vessels linked to Washington and London.