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More than 149,000 people have been displaced by the latest escalation, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), with many of those affected having already experienced displacement during Yemen's prolonged conflict
British officials said the defensive role could include supporting Saudi fighter jets as they respond to incoming Houthi drones and ballistic missiles.
The Government said the attacks violate international humanitarian law and threaten regional stability and security. Kenya also expressed concern over disruptions to maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, warning of wider implications for global economic stability and energy security, while calling for respect for international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions
Riyadh said its air defences intercepted the drone before it could reach the Islamic holy city, which receives millions of Muslims during the annual pilgrimage.
The attack drew attention back to the strait after threats to shipping in the Red Sea intensified last week.
The pipeline is a crucial part of Saudi Arabia’s oil network because it allows the country to transport crude towards the Red Sea without sending it through the Strait of Hormuz.
The missile strike came hours after Saudi Arabia launched air raids on Houthi-linked sites in the Yemeni port city of Hodeida and on the nearby Kamaran Island. The Houthis had earlier vowed to retaliate against the attacks.
Yemeni authorities say the tragedy occurred in the Gulf of Aden near Abyan governorate
The incident adds to a growing list of attacks on commercial vessels in the region as the Houthis escalate their campaign.
Ahead of the strikes, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued a warning in Arabic urging civilians to leave the targeted sites, including the ports and power plant.
According to airport officials, the strikes on Tuesday targeted key facilities, including three civilian aircraft.
The attack occurred just hours before Israel’s cabinet convened to vote on expanding its ground operations in Gaza.