Aerial attacks by Israel on a Yemeni airport; Prime Minister Netanyahu issues stern threats to the Houthis and Iran.
Israel launched airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport in Yemen on Wednesday, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The strikes targeted the airport, which is controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi movement, as housing a critical hub for the transferring of weapons and operatives.
In a statement, Netanyahu warned that further attacks on the Houthi movement may occur. He emphasized this with the statement, "We work according to a simple rule: Whoever harms us, we harm them." He also pointed out that he believes Iran is the primary force behind the Houthi movement, asserting that Iran is responsible for the aggression coming from Yemen.
The Houthis have been engaging in repeated missile and drone attacks on Israel since Hamas' deadly surprise attack in October 2023. The IDF has been responding to these attacks by launching air raids on a variety of targets in Houthi-controlled Yemen, with prior bombings of Sana'a airport occurring in December 2024 and earlier this month.
The IDF stated that the latest attack targeted the central airport in Sana'a and an aircraft belonging to the Houthi terrorist organization. The military organization is determined to continue to act and strike against any threats to Israel, regardless of distance.
In response to the strike, Yemenia Airlines, which operates out of the airport, condemned the attack. The airline was set to board pilgrims at the time of the strike, and the plane had obtained permits for landing, operation, and takeoff from all relevant authorities. As a result, the airline has temporarily suspended flights from Sana'a International Airport.
Last month, the Houthis agreed to end attacks on American commercial shipping in the region in exchange for an end to the intense U.S. airstrikes against them. However, the Houthis have since continued their attacks on Israel, launching multiple drones and missiles towards the country.
- The international community is expressing varied opinions regarding the escalating war-and-conflicts in Yemen, with some criticizing Israel's repeated airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport, such as Yemenia Airlines, who view the attacks as disrupting general-news events like transporting pilgrims.
- The sports world has put a hold on any dialogue concerning potential collaborations with Jerusalem, given the uncertain political climate in Yemen, as Israel's ongoing airstrikes on the Houthi movement, aided by Iran, have complicated diplomatic relations.
- Amidst increasing tension between Israel and Iran over the control of Yemen through the Houthi movement, the technology sector has been affected by the conservative stance on international politics and war-and-conflicts, with new tech ventures questioning their presence in the region due to the risk of future instability.
