IDF Spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, issued an evacuation notice for three seaports in Yemen, according to a X/Twitter post on Monday night. 

“Warning to all those present in the seaports controlled by the terrorist Houthi regime: Ras Isa Port, Hodeidah Port, Al-Salif Port,” the post read.

“Due to the terrorist Houthi regime's use of seaports for its terrorist activities, we urge all those present at these ports to evacuate and stay away from them for your own safety until further notice.”

Debris of a destroyed plane lies at Sanaa International Airport, in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike, in Sanaa, Yemen, May 29, 2025. (credit: REUTERS/Adel Al Khader)
Debris of a destroyed plane lies at Sanaa International Airport, in the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike, in Sanaa, Yemen, May 29, 2025. (credit: REUTERS/Adel Al Khader)

Israel Air Force attacks Yemen ports

This comes after a series of Israel Air Force attacks in Yemen. On May 28, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the Air Force struck Sana'a International Airport and destroyed the Houthi's last remaining aircraft. The attack was carried out as part of Operation Golden Jewel.

Israeli media reported that 15 fighter jets operated in daylight to disable two main ports in Yemen, after a long period of focused intelligence gathering. According to IDF estimates, the ports that were hit are not expected to return to full operation before a month has passed.

Katz said that the operation was "a clear message" to the Houthis regarding the terror group's targeting of Israel. 

This is a developing story.

Amichai Stein contributed to this report.