Intensified Israeli airstrikes reportedly neutralize primary Yemeni airport, impacting Houthi insurgents.
In a staggering escalation of tensions between Israel and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Israel launched a series of retaliatory attacks on May 5 and 6, 2025. This dramatic escalation followed a Houthi ballistic missile strike on Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport on May 4–5, marking a direct attack on Israeli civilian infrastructure.
On May 5, a squadron of 20 Israeli fighter jets struck key Houthi targets in Hodeidah, Yemen's second-largest port, and a nearby cement factory. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) alleged that these sites were used for weapons transfers, including Iranian arms, and the construction of military infrastructure such as tunnels.
The following day, Israel delivered another blow, this time against Sanaa International Airport and several major power plants in the area. The IDF accused the Houthis of using the airport for weapons transfers and terrorist operations, emphasizing that these strikes represented a significant hit to the regime's economy. Evacuation warnings were issued via social media before the strikes, urging civilians to leave the airport area.
Israel has experienced a history of hostile acts from the Houthis, with over 40 ballistic missiles and UAVs launched towards Israel prior to a January 2025 ceasefire. However, the Houthi rebels resumed hostilities following the halt, further intensifying the ongoing conflict.
Israel views the Houthis as an Iranian proxy and aims to degrade their military infrastructure and economic resources through strategic strikes. This latest escalation underscores the volatile nature of the Middle East and the ongoing tensions between regional powers.
- Disabled individuals in Yemen, caught in the middle of war-and-conflicts, are urgently seeking evacuation, as the escalating tensions between Yemen and Israel continue to pose significant threats to civilian lives.
- With the latest ballistic missile strikes by the Houthi rebels, general news sources worldwide have become increasingly focused on crime-and-justice reports related to Yemen, including the ongoing conflict and political implications.
- In the world of sports, the Israeli national team is facing criticism and pressure to cancel matches against international opponents, due to concerns over safety and escalating tensions with Yemen.
- Amidst the political shakeup in Middle East politics, analysts are closely monitoring developments between Israel and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, as an unexpected strangulation of weapons supply lines could impact the region's military balance.
- Despite the ongoing hostilities, supporters of peace rallied in major cities across the globe, calling for an end to the war-and-conflicts in Yemen, and urging political leaders to prioritize diplomacy over fighter jet attacks and military strikes.
