Israel Launches Strikes on Houthi Positions in Yemen Following Airport Missile Attack

In response to a Houthi missile attack on Ben Gurion airport in Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces have struck multiple sites in Yemen, claiming to target crucial supply sources for the Iran-backed group. The conflict escalates amid threats of further attacks and claims of international involvement.

Israel has intensified military operations against the Houthis in Yemen, a day after the group launched a missile towards Ben Gurion airport, causing injuries and raising alarms within Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the strikes aimed at Houthi positions in the vital port city of Hudaydah were a direct response to the missile attack, which landed near Tel Aviv's main airport.

According to the IDF, they targeted sites critical for Houthi operations, including central supply channels at Hudaydah Port and the Bajil cement factory east of the city. The ministry reported that their military actions were conducted with precision to avoid collateral damage to civilian vessels in the area. Israeli officials posited that the Bajil factory served as an economic asset for the Houthis and was utilized for constructing military infrastructure, alongside the port being a key conduit for Iranian weapon transfers.

In the aftermath of the Israeli strikes, Houthi officials confirmed that at least 21 individuals were injured. They condemned the attacks, framing them as part of a broader "US-Israeli aggression." The Houthi movement has vowed to impose what they call a "comprehensive aerial blockade" on Israel, indicating an escalation in their military objectives, particularly targeting Israeli airports.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of ongoing retaliation, asserting the country’s historical resolve against aggressions aimed at its territory. Iran, supporting the Houthis, claimed that the missile attack on Ben Gurion airport was an independent operation by the group. In a parallel development, the US has been conducting airstrikes against Houthi positions, indicating a multi-national dynamic to the conflict which has led to severe humanitarian consequences, including a recent airstrike that killed dozens of African migrants in a Houthi detention center.

As tensions rise, both the Houthis and Israel prepare for potential further confrontations in this ongoing and complex geopolitical conflict.