In a retaliation for a missile strike, Israel has targeted Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, as concerns grow over the use of banned munitions.
Israel Launches Air Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen Following Cluster Bomb Incident
Israel Launches Air Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen Following Cluster Bomb Incident
Israel responds to Houthi missile strike, marking the first use of cluster munitions in ongoing conflict.
In response to a missile attack by Yemen's Houthi group that reportedly involved cluster munitions, Israel has executed air strikes on various Houthi assets in the capital, Sanaa. This military operation, which occurred after the Houthi attack on Friday that inflicted minor damage, targeted crucial infrastructures like a military complex, presidential palace, fuel depots, and power stations. Israeli military sources noted that this was the first instance of the Iran-aligned Houthis employing cluster bombs against Israel in the ongoing conflict.
Reports have emerged that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are investigating the failure to intercept the missile that carried the cluster munitions, which are prohibited in over 100 nations due to their unpredictable nature. During a command center briefing, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Israel's strength and resolve against any aggressor. Following the attack, a Houthi video showcased the bombs dispersing mid-air, underscoring the group's determination.
One of the bomblets reportedly landed in the Israeli town of Ginaton, causing light damage, raising serious concerns about civilian safety. Cluster munitions pose specific risks, as many remain unexploded, creating potential hazards long after the initial conflict.
Amidst this escalation, the Houthis, who have held significant territory in north-western Yemen since overthrowing the government in 2014, have escalated their missile assaults on Israel and maritime vessels in the Red Sea, claiming to express solidarity with the Palestinian cause. The ongoing tensions have raised alarms considering Iran's involvement in supplying the Houthis and its own past use of banned weapons during confrontations with Israel.
Reports have emerged that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are investigating the failure to intercept the missile that carried the cluster munitions, which are prohibited in over 100 nations due to their unpredictable nature. During a command center briefing, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Israel's strength and resolve against any aggressor. Following the attack, a Houthi video showcased the bombs dispersing mid-air, underscoring the group's determination.
One of the bomblets reportedly landed in the Israeli town of Ginaton, causing light damage, raising serious concerns about civilian safety. Cluster munitions pose specific risks, as many remain unexploded, creating potential hazards long after the initial conflict.
Amidst this escalation, the Houthis, who have held significant territory in north-western Yemen since overthrowing the government in 2014, have escalated their missile assaults on Israel and maritime vessels in the Red Sea, claiming to express solidarity with the Palestinian cause. The ongoing tensions have raised alarms considering Iran's involvement in supplying the Houthis and its own past use of banned weapons during confrontations with Israel.
