Houthi aircraft at Sanaa airport obliterated by Israeli bombing raid
May 28, 2025 - Sanaa International Airport Experiences Airstrike; Israel Destroys Final Operational Aircraft of Houthis
Israel's military mounted an airstrike on Sanaa International Airport on Wednesday morning, effectively grounding the Houthis' air operations by demolishing their last operational aircraft. The Jewish state revealed that this assault, termed Operation Golden Jewel, was undertaken as part of its broader counter-offensive against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen.
Defense Minister Israel Katz unveiled the operation, with the Israel Air Force (IAF) planes striking Houthi targets located at Sanaa International Airport. Notably, this marks the second Israeli attack on the Yemeni airport this month, following previous strikes that destroyed terminal buildings in early May, causing damages estimated at half a billion dollars.
The Houthi militia, which has intensified attacks against Israel since November 2023, has fired over 400 times towards Tel Aviv, employing a mix of ballistic missiles and drones. The Houthis have used such actions as expressions of solidarity with Palestinians, and they have indicated they would halt their operations if Israel ceased military actions and blockedades in Gaza.
In response to the continuous aggression, Israel has pledged to maintain a strong stance against further attacks, imposing consequences on any entities that threaten its security. Moving forward, Israel has announced its intentions to impose an aerial and naval blockade on the Houthis by targeting Yemeni ports and strategic infrastructure under their control.
This attack on Sanaa International Airport is a clear indication of Israel's resolve in this ongoing conflict with the Houthi forces, as the Jewish state aims to deter future acts of aggression through decisive military action.
[Note: Information from the Enrichment Data such as the Houthis' claims about ceasing operations if Israel ends military activities and blockades in Gaza was integrated into the article where appropriate.]
The devastating airstrike on Sanaa International Airport by Israel has not only ended the Houthis' air operations but also escalated the conflict further. As the Israel Air Force destroyed the Houthis' last operational aircraft in Operation Golden Jewel, the general news about this escalation of war-and-conflicts is spreading worldwide. Meanwhile, the entertainment industry tries to distract the public with lighter topics, while news agencies focus on this critical event, delving into its historical implications and political consequences. The Houthis' intensified attacks against Israel since November 2023, using ballistic missiles and drones, prompted Israel's resolve to impose stronger countermeasures, including a potential blockade of Yemeni ports and strategic infrastructure controlled by the Houthis.
