Military action against Houthi positions in Yemen, undertaken by the Israeli military.
Israel Strikes Yemen in Response to Houthi Missile Attacks
In a significant escalation of the regional conflict, Israel launched airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, targeting strategic locations such as a presidential compound, power plants, and a fuel facility[1]. The attacks were a direct response to repeated ballistic missile strikes by the Houthi militia, based in Yemen, against Israel.
The Houthi militia, aligned with Iran, has been attacking Israel and Red Sea shipping in a show of solidarity with the Islamic Hamas, as part of the ongoing Gaza war that began in October 2023[1]. Iran supports the Houthis politically, financially, and militarily, making it a key backer of a proxy group that extends the conflict beyond Israel's immediate neighbors.
Eyewitnesses in Sanaa reported two heavy explosions in the city, resulting in casualties and significant damage[1]. The Israeli military confirmed that the energy infrastructure was used by the Houthi terror regime, and the attacks targeted these facilities.
The Houthi militia's actions pose a threat to maritime traffic and international commerce, as they have been using ground-to-ground rockets and drones in their attacks on Israel. The Israeli military has responded to these attacks decisively, launching attacks on militia targets in Yemen on several occasions.
This latest development in the conflict adds to the regional security challenges Israel faces, as the Iranian leadership guides the Houthi militia's actions against Israel from Yemen. The Houthis justify their attacks as acts of solidarity with Palestinians, and both the Houthi militia in Yemen and Hamas in the Gaza Strip are allies of Iran.
[1] Source: Various media reports and Israeli military statements.
- The ongoing escalation of war-and-conflicts in the region has seen Israel launch airstrikes on Yemen, an action taken in response to repeated ballistic missile attacks by the Houthi militia, who are aligned with Iran and extend their support to groups like the Islamic Hamas, thus being part of the politics of the general news.
- The attacks by the Houthi militia, based in Yemen, against Israel, including the use of ground-to-ground rockets and drones, reflect the ongoing political and military influence of Iran, making it a major player in international politics, alongside the general news of war-and-conflicts.
