Israel has carried out a significant airstrike on Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. The primary targets were Houthi rebels, specifically energy centers situated within the city. Sanaa is currently controlled by Houthi forces.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on their X account, detailing strikes on multiple military targets associated with the Houthi regime in Sanaa. These included a military site near the presidential palace, the Adar and Hizaz power plants, and a fuel storage facility. The IDF explained that these sites were being used for the Houthi regime’s military operations. These airstrikes were launched in response to ongoing missile and UAV attacks on Israel by the Houthis. The Houthis, supported by Iran, are accused of exploiting civilian infrastructure for terrorist activities.
The IDF further clarified that all targeted sites were used by the Houthis for terrorist activities. The strikes were identified as retaliatory in nature, prompted by recent Houthi attacks on Israel using missiles and UAVs. The Houthi organization is backed by Iran, which also provides financial assistance.
According to Al Jazeera, citing Houthi-affiliated sources, at least two people were killed, and five were injured in the Israeli attack. The Israeli military confirmed that the strikes focused on Houthi military infrastructure, encompassing a location in the presidential palace area and the Asar and Hizaz power plants.
The military operation involved about a dozen Israeli Air Force aircraft along with refuelling planes. The military stated that the strikes were a response to the continued aggression by the Houthis against Israel.