Israel’s military confirmed it conducted a series of intense airstrikes on Houthi military positions in Yemen after intercepting a missile fired by the group aimed at Israel. The airstrike, approved by Defence Minister Israel Katz, was carried out by Air Force jets under the coordination of the Intelligence and Navy branches and ended up killing at least 9 people. The targets in the western coastal region and deeper into Yemen were identified as key sites used by Houthi forces for military operations.
Israel attacks power plants, oil facility in Yemen
In response, Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported a series of Israeli air raids on Sanaa and the port city of Hodeidah, including attacks on two power plants and an oil facility. Yemen’s SABA news agency also reported that four raids targeted Hodeidah, with two strikes hitting the Ras Isa oil facility, causing casualties among the facility’s workers.
Israel and Iran have exchanged direct fire while Syria’s government, long an enemy of Israel, has collapsed under pressure from rebel forces. These regional conflicts have disrupted Iran’s network of allied groups.
The recent Israeli strikes, however, could lead to a bigger conflict with the Houthis. The Houthis, who control parts of Yemen, have been targeting the Red Sea shipping route, affecting global trade. The Houthi-controlled al-Masirah TV reported that the Israeli strikes hit power stations in Sanaa and the Ras Isa oil terminal, killing at least nine people.
Israel’s military did not provide specific details about the targets but confirmed they were used by the Houthis for military purposes, including smuggling weapons. The strikes were part of Israel’s broader effort to defend itself from Houthi attacks. Tensions escalated after Israel intercepted a missile fired from Yemen. The Houthis have attacked many ships in the Red Sea, with some targeting Western vessels and others, claiming their aim is to stop Israel’s offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
This conflict in Yemen is part of a larger war that has killed over 150,000 people and caused a severe humanitarian crisis.
(With Agency Inputs)
