Israel conducted airstrikes in Yemen, notably targeting Sanaa airport, causing significant damage and halting operations. This followed a Houthi missile attack on Tel Aviv. Multiple explosions were reported in Sanaa, with videos showing plumes of smoke. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed responsibility, citing the airport's use for transferring weapons and fighters.
The strikes were in retaliation for a Houthi ballistic missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, causing injuries and disrupting international flights.
The article also mentions recent US airstrikes in Yemen, launched under both Biden and Trump administrations, aimed at suppressing Houthi activities and securing international shipping lanes. The effectiveness of these US operations remains unclear.
The Houthi militia's increased attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, prompted the heightened military response.