Israel Kills 35 in Yemen Airstrikes Amid Houthi Conflict

Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa and the northern province of Al-Jawf have killed at least 35 people and wounded more than 100, according to the Houthi-run health ministry. The strikes targeted military camps, the Houthi military propaganda headquarters, fuel storage sites, and government offices, with some strikes reportedly hitting civilian and residential areas. The Houthis have been launching rockets and drones at Israel in solidarity with Hamas since the Gaza war escalated in October 2023, prompting Israeli retaliatory airstrikes, including a recent strike that killed the Houthi prime minister and several cabinet members. The Houthi military claims to have used surface-to-air missiles to thwart some of the Israeli attacks. The United Nations has expressed grave concern over the airstrikes, calling for a cessation of military activities between Israel and the Houthis to prevent further escalation. These events are part of a broader regional conflict involving Iran-backed groups and Israel, with ongoing tit-for-tat attacks affecting civilians and infrastructure in Yemen.