Yemen's Houthi rebels vow open battle with Israel and the US, as fears rise of Mideast war

Israeli jets struck Yemen's Hudaydah port in retaliation for a Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv, killing six and destroying key infrastructure. Experts warn this escalation could fuel further conflict

A man takes pictures of a raging fire at oil storage tanks a day after Israeli strikes on the port of Yemen's Houthi-held city of Hodeida on July 21, 2024. Yemen's Huthi rebels on July 21 promised a "huge" retaliation against Israel following a deadly strike on the port of Hodeida.

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ByNABIH BULOS/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS

JULY 24, 2024 11:06