Israel Orders Evacuation Near Sanaa Airport Amid Rising Tensions

The Israeli military has issued an unprecedented warning urging all civilians to evacuate the area around Sana'a International Airport in Yemen, citing imminent danger amid escalating conflict with the Houthi militia. This warning follows Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah and other Houthi targets after the Houthis launched a missile that landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion Airport. The attacks have resulted in fatalities and injuries, according to Houthi-controlled sources. The Houthis, who control northern Yemen including Sana'a, have vowed to continue targeting Israeli infrastructure and disrupting air traffic in retaliation for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Israel’s warning, delivered via social media and accompanied by a detailed map, marks a notable escalation and signals possible further strikes on the airport itself. The situation underscores the widening regional impact of the Israel-Gaza conflict, with the Houthis repeatedly attacking Israel and international shipping since late 2023.