An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) official has confirmed to that Israel’s navy carried out an unusual strike against Houthi targets in Yemen on Tuesday.

The precision strikes, executed from a Sa’ar 6 vessel using long-range capabilities, targeted the to prevent its use for military activities.

While there were no immediate reports of casualties, the official characterized the operation as “a unique long-range strike conducted from hundreds of kilometers away.”

“The Israeli Navy has been preparing for the operation for an extended period of time, and it is safe to say that it was a successful one,” the official stated.

This strike follows a substantial Israeli attack on a major port a month prior, which also included an initial strike on Sana’a International Airport.

The attacks unfolded as President indicated that the U.S. would cease its military actions against the Iran-backed Houthi group.

However, the to Israel, and on Thursday, the IDF intercepted a Houthi missile over Jerusalem, marking the latest attempt to strike Israel in response to its Gaza operations.

U.S. Army Gen. Michael Kurilla testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, asserting that Iran’s support is critical to the Houthis’ continued threat, stating the group “would die on the vine without . “

Nasruddin Amer, the deputy head of the Houthis’ media office, dismissed the attack’s significance on X.

“No significant impact on our operations in support of Gaza, nor on preparations for escalation and expansion of operations deep inside the Zionist enemy entity,” he wrote. “It has no impact even on the morale of our people who take to the streets weekly by the millions in support of Gaza.”

“Gaza is not alone and will not be alone, and escalation and expansion of operations are coming,” he warned.

The IDF has warned of a potential naval and air blockade on Houthi-controlled areas, including the country’s second-largest port, if attacks against Israel persist.

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