The port of Eilat, already diminished, could shut down entirely without government assistance in what would be a win for the Houthis, officials warn.

Israel struck Houthi targets in Yemen’s port of Hodeida on Monday, in retaliation for a series of missile volleys from the group over the last week.

Houthis issue a fiery ultimatum to Israel, raising fears of a potential large-scale conflict in the region. The Iran-backed group has warned of severe retaliation if Israeli operations near Yemen’s strategic waters continue,