Israel Launches Airstrikes on Yemen Following Houthi Attack

Israel has launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen following a ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, marking the first successful Houthi strike on the airport. Israeli officials confirmed the strikes targeted multiple sites in Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, with reports of around 30 Israeli jets involved and the operation conducted in coordination with the US military. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel would retaliate forcefully, emphasizing that the Houthis act with support from Iran and warning of further actions if needed. Despite repeated Israeli and US strikes, the Houthis have continued to launch ballistic missiles and threaten additional attacks, including imposing an air blockade by targeting Israeli airports. The recent escalation highlights the ongoing instability in the region and the persistent threat posed by Houthi forces to both Israeli and international interests in the Middle East.