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.

The attack on Hudaydah port reportedly marks the first time that the Jewish state has struck the Iranian-backed terror group from the sea