Israel conducts airstrikes on alleged military site in Sanaa, Yemeni capital
In a series of airstrikes, the Israeli military attacked Houthi military sites in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Thursday, targeting the presidential palace and other key infrastructure. The attacks came in response to a missile attack on Israel on Wednesday, which the Israeli military successfully intercepted.
The Houthis, a militant group aligned with Iran, have been launching attacks against Israel since the start of the Gaza war. They control large parts of Yemen, which has been embroiled in conflict since 2014. Recently, the Houthis have targeted shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, claiming it is linked to Israel.
The Israeli military stated that they struck a Houthi terrorist regime military target in the area of Sanaa. According to the Houthi authorities, the attacks on Monday killed 10 people and wounded more than 90 in Sanaa. Senior Houthi political figures were reportedly targeted in the attack.
The Houthis have claimed that these attacks are in support of the Palestinians. However, Israel has been targeting the rebel group in retaliation for its missile and drone attacks. The attack on Thursday occurred four days after a deadly round of bombings against the Iran-backed group.
The Houthi news channel Al-Massirah earlier posted that Israeli aggression occurred on the capital Sanaa. The Israeli military has not commented publicly on the specific targets of the attacks.
This escalation in hostilities between Israel and the Houthis adds to the complex and volatile situation in the Middle East. Both countries have been involved in a long-standing conflict, with Israel accusing the Houthis of receiving support from Iran. The Houthis, on the other hand, claim their attacks are in support of the Palestinians.
As the situation continues to develop, both sides have vowed to continue their military actions. The international community has expressed concern over the potential for further escalation and the impact on civilians in Yemen, already suffering from years of war and humanitarian crisis.
