The Israeli military says its air force has carried out its most powerful strike in Yemen in response to the Houthi movement's repeated drone and missile attacks on Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that dozens of aircraft targeted Houthi security and intelligence services in the capital Sanaa. The Houthi-run government's health ministry condemned the attacks as Israel's brutal crime, claiming that eight people were killed, including civilians.
This airstrike follows closely on the heels of a Houthi drone attack that injured 22 individuals in the Red Sea resort town of Eilat. The Houthis, who have controlled substantial parts of north-western Yemen since 2015, began their assaults on Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza that began in October 2023. Israel has responded with numerous airstrikes aimed at Houthi positions to counter these threats.
Videos from Sanaa showed significant smoke rising from targeted areas, particularly in residential neighborhoods. The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated that these strikes were aimed at dismantling the military capabilities of the Houthi forces. The IDF highlighted that targets included critical military locations and warehouses used for weapon storage.
Health officials in Yemen reported extensive damage to civilian facilities and residential structures, with significant casualties expected as rescue efforts continue. The brutality of this exchange marks a concerning development in the Yemeni conflict and the wider regional tensions driven by the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian confrontations.
This airstrike follows closely on the heels of a Houthi drone attack that injured 22 individuals in the Red Sea resort town of Eilat. The Houthis, who have controlled substantial parts of north-western Yemen since 2015, began their assaults on Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza that began in October 2023. Israel has responded with numerous airstrikes aimed at Houthi positions to counter these threats.
Videos from Sanaa showed significant smoke rising from targeted areas, particularly in residential neighborhoods. The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated that these strikes were aimed at dismantling the military capabilities of the Houthi forces. The IDF highlighted that targets included critical military locations and warehouses used for weapon storage.
Health officials in Yemen reported extensive damage to civilian facilities and residential structures, with significant casualties expected as rescue efforts continue. The brutality of this exchange marks a concerning development in the Yemeni conflict and the wider regional tensions driven by the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian confrontations.
