Israel Conducts Dozens of Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen’s Capital Sanaa

Israel conducted airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, targeting Houthi military infrastructure including sites near the presidential palace, power plants, and a fuel depot, in response to repeated missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthis against Israel. The Israeli military described the Houthi group as operating under the direction and funding of Iran to harm Israel and its allies, with the strikes aiming to neutralize threats posed by surface-to-surface missiles and UAVs fired toward Israeli territory. The strikes involved around a dozen Israeli Air Force jets and multiple munitions, marking the 15th Israeli attack on Houthi targets, and were observed by top Israeli officials. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, have escalated attacks on Israel and shipping in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict. Residents in Sanaa reported significant explosions and damage near key infrastructure, with casualties and widespread destruction reported. Israel emphasized that the Houthis use civilian infrastructure for military purposes, justifying the strikes as necessary to protect Israeli civilians and interests.