Israel has accused the militant group of using the vital port to transfer Iranian weaponry used in recent attacks amid the wider regional war.
Some of Israel’s oldest allies criticized its latest military assault in Gaza and warned of a deepening humanitarian crisis.
The visit comes at a sensitive time for the UK, which plans to lay on a display of royal pageantry for the US president.
Tyler Robinson, 22, expected to face formal charges in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
There are few places for people in Gaza City to flee to, even as Israel launches its ground offensive.
The Israeli army says its latest attack against the Houthis comes in response to its military activities at the site.
“There is a significant freezing or reconsideration of the ongoing discussions on potential normalisation deals…"
“There is a significant freezing or reconsideration of the ongoing discussions on potential normalisation deals…"
After intensified operations over the past week, the military said troops would gradually advance into the city, believing that at least 2,000 Hamas fighters remain there.
Israel pulled its settlers and soldiers from Gaza in 2005 but maintained control of its borders, coasts, and airspace.