Dozens of combat jets involved in strikes that left at least nine people dead in the port city of Hodeidah

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Israeli jets have launched widespread air raids against Houthi targets in Yemen, killing at least nine people in the port city of Hodeidah.

According to Israeli media, dozens of combat jets along with fuelling and intelligence aircraft took part in the raids, which came after reports that Israel was planning to hit Yemen with force following a recent increase in Houthi attacks against Israel, including two in the past week.