Israel Hits 'Dozens of Targets' in Yemen
<b>Israel Conducts Airstrikes on Houthi Targets Following Missile Attack on Ben Gurion Airport</b> Israel has initiated a series of airstrikes against Houthi-controlled locations in Yemen in response to a ballistic missile strike by the Houthi...
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Israel Conducts Airstrikes on Houthi Targets Following Missile Attack on Ben Gurion Airport
Israel has initiated a series of airstrikes against Houthi-controlled locations in Yemen in response to a ballistic missile strike by the Houthi rebels on Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported that approximately 20 fighter jets were involved in the operation on Monday, deploying at least 50 munitions on numerous targets, including the port complex in Hodeidah and a concrete factory in Bajil. The IDF characterized these targets as vital to the Houthis' military logistics, alleging that they facilitate Iranian arms shipments.
Yemeni sources indicate that the airstrikes resulted in at least one fatality and 35 injuries. Rescue operations were ongoing as of Tuesday morning, with efforts to locate potential victims trapped in the debris.
The air raid follows a Houthi missile striking the grounds of Ben Gurion Airport, which injured six people and caused temporary disruptions to air traffic.
New footage has emerged showing the Israeli airstrikes on the Houthi cement factory in Bajil, highlighting the scale of the facility and suggesting the severity of the impact.
This incident marks the first time a Houthi missile has reached the vicinity of Israel’s primary international airport, prompting strong denunciations and threats of retaliation from Israeli officials.
"Israel will respond to the Houthi attack against our main airport and, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror masters," stated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attributing the assault to Tehran's orchestration.
The Houthis maintain control over significant portions of western Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, and the Hodeidah port. Over the past year, they have launched various drones and missiles targeting Israeli territory and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The group claims its actions are a show of support for Palestinians and a protest against Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
The Houthis have also threatened to impose a “comprehensive aerial blockade” on Israel should it pursue a renewed offensive in Gaza. Despite these threats, reports indicate that Israel has approved a plan for a complete military occupation of Gaza and the forced relocation of its Palestinian population to the southern regions of the territory.
Since taking office again, US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to ramp up strikes against the Houthis, warning that the group would face “complete annihilation” if it continued its attacks. Both Washington and Jerusalem have accused Iran of supplying and directing the Houthis, although Tehran denies these claims.
The United States did not directly execute the recent Israeli airstrikes but coordinated closely with Israel, according to a senior US official. Another official mentioned by Al Jazeera did not discount the possibility of non-lethal support being provided.
In addition, US forces reportedly carried out their own airstrikes on Monday, targeting Houthi positions near Sanaa, according to an unnamed US official speaking with the Associated Press.
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
Israel has initiated a series of airstrikes against Houthi-controlled locations in Yemen in response to a ballistic missile strike by the Houthi rebels on Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported that approximately 20 fighter jets were involved in the operation on Monday, deploying at least 50 munitions on numerous targets, including the port complex in Hodeidah and a concrete factory in Bajil. The IDF characterized these targets as vital to the Houthis' military logistics, alleging that they facilitate Iranian arms shipments.
Yemeni sources indicate that the airstrikes resulted in at least one fatality and 35 injuries. Rescue operations were ongoing as of Tuesday morning, with efforts to locate potential victims trapped in the debris.
The air raid follows a Houthi missile striking the grounds of Ben Gurion Airport, which injured six people and caused temporary disruptions to air traffic.
New footage has emerged showing the Israeli airstrikes on the Houthi cement factory in Bajil, highlighting the scale of the facility and suggesting the severity of the impact.
This incident marks the first time a Houthi missile has reached the vicinity of Israel’s primary international airport, prompting strong denunciations and threats of retaliation from Israeli officials.
"Israel will respond to the Houthi attack against our main airport and, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror masters," stated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attributing the assault to Tehran's orchestration.
The Houthis maintain control over significant portions of western Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, and the Hodeidah port. Over the past year, they have launched various drones and missiles targeting Israeli territory and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The group claims its actions are a show of support for Palestinians and a protest against Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
The Houthis have also threatened to impose a “comprehensive aerial blockade” on Israel should it pursue a renewed offensive in Gaza. Despite these threats, reports indicate that Israel has approved a plan for a complete military occupation of Gaza and the forced relocation of its Palestinian population to the southern regions of the territory.
Since taking office again, US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to ramp up strikes against the Houthis, warning that the group would face “complete annihilation” if it continued its attacks. Both Washington and Jerusalem have accused Iran of supplying and directing the Houthis, although Tehran denies these claims.
The United States did not directly execute the recent Israeli airstrikes but coordinated closely with Israel, according to a senior US official. Another official mentioned by Al Jazeera did not discount the possibility of non-lethal support being provided.
In addition, US forces reportedly carried out their own airstrikes on Monday, targeting Houthi positions near Sanaa, according to an unnamed US official speaking with the Associated Press.
Emily Johnson for TROIB News
