The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated they struck multiple Houthi locations following a missile assault.
Israel confirmed conducting airstrikes in Yemen, targeting a military facility containing the presidential palace, in retaliation for Houthi missile launches.
In a statement posted on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported hitting various targets in Sanaa, the capital, on Sunday. These included “a military site where the presidency palace is situated, the Adar and Hizaz power plants, and a fuel storage facility.”
Reuters, citing Houthi health officials, reported that at least six individuals died and 86 sustained injuries during these strikes. The Houthi group, supported by Iran, maintains control over a significant portion of western Yemen, including its capital city.
Since the conflict in Gaza commenced almost two years prior, the Houthis have fired ballistic missiles and drones towards Israel and assaulted vessels in the Red Sea, asserting these actions are in solidarity with Palestinians.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Yemen’s Houthi government would face consequences for attacks against Israel, coming after Israel’s retaliatory strikes on Sanaa, Yemen’s capital.
— Reuters (@Reuters)
The most recent missile assault occurred on Friday, with the Houthis claiming to have launched a novel type of projectile towards Ben Gurion Airport. The IDF stated it disintegrated in mid-air following several interception efforts. An anonymous Israeli Air Force official informed the Associated Press that it was a cluster munition, engineered to scatter numerous explosives upon impact, thereby complicating interception. The official added that over ten fighter jets participated in Sunday’s operations.
: A large explosion occurred following the destruction of a command post belonging to terrorists of ‘s Islamic Regime in Sanaa, . These terrorists challenged and the responded decisively by eliminating their commanders!
— Babak Taghvaee – The Crisis Watch (@BabakTaghvaee1)
Houthi spokesman Nasruddin Amer stated on X that their air defenses successfully intercepted the majority of incoming strikes. He pledged that operations supporting Gaza would persist until Israel concludes its military campaign and removes the blockade on the Palestinian territory.