The IDF said it carried out a large-scale aerial operation on Sunday, striking what it described as "Houthi-controlled military targets in Yemen," about 1,800 kilometers (1,120 miles) from Israel's border.
"The airstrikes focused on key military infrastructure in the Ras Issa and Hodeidah regions, including power stations and a port used for importing oil. These facilities were being used by the Iranian-backed Houthi regime to transfer weapons and military supplies, including oil, to their forces," a statement read.
According to the army, dozens of aircraft, including fighter jets, tankers and reconnaissance planes, participated in the operation, which was directed by the Military Intelligence Directorate.
The IDF said the operation was in direct retaliation for recent Houthi missile attacks on Israel. Over the past year, the Houthi regime has intensified its activities against Israel, working closely with Iranian militias in Iraq to destabilize the region and disrupt global shipping routes.
The IDF affirmed its resolve to strike any threats to Israeli citizens, regardless of the distance.