Israeli Airstrikes Hit Yemen’s Capital Following Houthi Missile Launch
SANAA, Yemen — The aftermath of Houthi missile launch towards Israel was met with Israeli airstrikes targeting various areas across Sanaa, as reported by the Iran-backed group.
The strikes, confirmed by the Houthi media office, hit multiple locations including a power plant and a gas station, causing explosions that shook neighborhoods near key sites like the presidential palace and Sabeen Square.
Residents described the impact of the airstrikes, with Ahmed al-Mekhlafy stating, “The house was rocked, and the windows were shattered,” while Hussein Mohamed noted the “very strong” sound of the blasts.
While Israel did not immediately acknowledge the strikes, last week it had targeted energy infrastructure in Yemen used by the Houthis, who have been increasing cross-border attacks in support of Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.
Houthi deputy media chief Nasruddin Amer remained defiant, stating on social media, “Our military operations supporting Gaza won’t stop unless the aggression is stopped, and the siege is lifted.”
This escalation came after the Houthis’ deployment of a cluster munition missile against Israel, which fragmented mid-air despite interception attempts, leading Israel to label it as a new threat supplied by Iran.
For nearly two years, the Houthis have been launching missiles and drones at Israel while also targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea, causing disruptions to global trade worth about $1 trillion annually.
Despite a brief pause in attacks during a ceasefire, the group has resumed operations, prompting continued air campaigns by both Israeli and U.S. forces.
In a significant incident in May, Israeli strikes destroyed Sanaa’s airport terminal in a daylight attack, causing damage to passenger planes and the runway. — Agencies
