Yemen's Houthi rebels, who were threatened with an air and naval blockade by Israel on Tuesday, are one of Iran's few allies still standing since the Gaza war spilled across the Middle East. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE HOUTHIS?

Yemen's Houthi rebels say Israel attacked docks in the port city of Hodeida, likely damaging facilities that are key to aid shipments to the hungry, war-wracked nation.

Israel’s military has launched overnight strikes on Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, which it claims is used by Houthi rebels to transport weapons. The Israeli army and Houthi-controlled media reported the strikes on Hodeidah,