Israel carries out fresh airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen

Rebels' media office say at least six strikes hit the crucial Hodeida port on Monday afternoon

Israel's military has carried out a fresh round of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen's Red Sea city of Hodeida, a day after the Iranian-backed rebels launched a missile that hit Israel's main airport.

The rebels' media office said at least six strikes hit the crucial Hodeida port Monday afternoon. Other strikes hit a cement factory in the Bajil district in Hodeida province, the rebels said. Israeli media reported that dozens of Israeli air force took part in the operation.