Rocket Attack on Tel Aviv's Airport Sparks Israeli Retaliation in Yemen
Yemen faces Israel's reprisal actions
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In the aftermath of a Houthi rocket strike near Tel Aviv's international airport, Israel delivers a stern message to the Yemeni rebels. The Israeli Air Force has launched an offensive on multiple targets in Yemen, striking crucial economic and military sites of the Houthis.
This weekend, a Houthi missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport sent shockwaves through Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu swiftly vowed a response, and true to his word, Israel's military decimated Houthi positions in Yemen. The targeted infrastructure is a lucrative source of income for the group, Israel's army revealed.
The Port of Hodeidah in western Yemen, known for transporting Iranian weapons, was severely damaged. Additionally, a cement factory east of the city, utilized by the militia for military constructions, was demolished. These attacks cripple the Houthi's economy and military capabilities.
Approximately 50 Israeli jets participated in the attack, dropping around 20 munitions. The offensive followed a series of rocket and drone attacks by the Yemeni militia on Israeli territory.
On Sunday, a Houthi rocket landed near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, prompting a stern warning from Israel's Defense Minister Katz. The Houthis retaliated by threatening to continue disrupting Israeli air traffic.
"Ynet" reported that the large-scale evening attack was coordinated with the US. The Houthi-aligned TV channel Al-Masirah reported attacks by the US and Israel on the port in Hodeidah, confirming the involvement of the US. The cement factory, located about 50 kilometers east of Hodeidah, in Bajil, was also targeted. Witnesses in Bajil recounted the city being shaken by heavy explosions, with plumes of smoke and fire billowing across the sky. Ambulances have been seen rushing towards the factory, with reports of casualties.
Political Insight: The US military has been attacking Houthi militia targets in Yemen for months, aiming to protect international shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis frequently attack commercial and military ships in the region. Israel's military had not struck any targets in Yemen for about four months prior to this recent offensive.
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war for ten years, with the country split between the Iran-backed Houthi militia, which controls large swaths of the north including the capital Sanaa and the port city of Hodeidah, and the internationally recognized government ruling the south.
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- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding the escalating war-and-conflicts in Yemen, particularly the recent Israeli retaliation following a Houthi missile strike near Tel Aviv's international airport.
- In the general news, Yemen's Port of Hodeidah, targeted in Israel's recent offensive, is well-known for being a key transportation hub for cement, a vital resource in military constructions as well as Iranian weapons.
- The political implications of this conflict extending to crime-and-justice were evident when witnesses in Bajil recalled ambulances rushing towards the cement factory, suggesting potential casualties.
- The Israeli offensive, lead by approximately 50 jets, aimed to cripple the Houthi's economy and military capabilities by targeting the Hodeidah port and a cement factory in Bajil.
- Whatsapp alerts and updates are circulating, reporting the Houthis' retaliation to Israel's offensive, promising to continue disrupting Israeli air traffic similar to the disruptions they caused by targeting Ben Gurion Airport.
