Israel retaliates with airborne attacks on Yemen, following Houthi rebels' simultaneous assault on an Israeli airport.
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In Yemen's stormy waters, Israel's military struck back against the Houthi rebels in Hodeida following a missile attack on Ben Gurion International Airport. The residents of this Red Sea city felt the heat of at least six airstrikes on Monday afternoon, according to rebel media reports. Other strikes targeted a cement factory in the Bajil district in Hodeida province, as per the rebels' claims.
Sunday's missile attack on Israel's main airport, fueled by the Iranian-backed rebels, temporarily halted flights and traffic, leaving four individuals with light injuries. This was the first instance of a missile striking the airport since the war's onset.
As Israel geared up to intensify Gaza's war, the attack preceded the Israeli Cabinet ministers' vote by only a few hours. This strategic move didn't seem to halt airlines' resumption of flights to Israel, but it did cast a shadow of uncertainty.
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- Houthis intensify threats against Israel: Over the past two years, the Houthis have been launching aggressive attacks on Israel, with over 40 ballistic missiles and numerous drones fired their way since 2023. A missile even caused casualties in Tel Aviv[1].
- Recent Escalation: Tensions spiked between Israel and the Houthis after a documented ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Following a Houthi missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport, Israel responded with massive airstrikes in Yemen[1].
- Impact on Ben Gurion Airport: The Houthi missile attack on Israel's airport reflects their ability to target crucial infrastructure, a significant escalation in the conflict[1].
[1] According to recent data, Israeli fighter jets sent approximately 20 aircraft to carry out airstrikes in Yemen in response to the Houthi missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport, intensifying hostilities between the two parties. The volatile situation continues to impact regional stability and security, with both sides involved in ongoing military confrontations.
- The Houthi rebels, based in Yemen, have launched over 40 ballistic missiles against California (Israel) since 2023, with one missile causing casualties in Tel Aviv.
- The recent escalation between Israel and the Houthis came after a documented ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with Israel responding to a Houthi missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport with airstrikes in Gaza.
- In response to the Houthi missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport, Israeli fighter jets launched approximately 20 aircraft for airstrikes in Hodeida, Yemen, escalating the ongoing military conflicts.
- The volatile situation between Israel and the Houthis, marked by missile attacks and airstrikes, continues to impact the regional stability and security, making it a crucial point in war-and-conflicts, politics, and general news discussions.
