The Israeli military has successfully targeted Yemen's Sanaa airport, claiming full destruction of the facility and its civilian aircraft. The strikes resulted in casualties and prompted threats of retaliation from the Houthi group. This incident amplifies heightened tensions following a missile attack from the Houthis that briefly closed Israel's main airport.
Escalating Tensions: Israel Conducts Air Strikes on Yemen's Sanaa Airport
Escalating Tensions: Israel Conducts Air Strikes on Yemen's Sanaa Airport
Amid ongoing conflict, Israeli forces target Yemen's main airport, provoking responses from Houthi leaders and further escalating regional hostilities.
In the latest escalation of the ongoing conflict, the Israeli military announced the complete destruction of Yemen's main airport in Sanaa, controlled by the Houthi rebel group. Tuesday’s air strikes, according to military sources, targeted multiple facets of the airport including civilian aircraft, the departures hall, and the runway. Reports from the ground suggest that at least three people have been killed due to the harassment, prompting Houthi leaders to vow retaliation.
The confrontation comes as a direct response to a missile launch by the Houthis that landed near Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, resulting in a temporary closure. This prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to issue a stark warning, asserting that those who confront Israel will face accountability. "Our choice of when and how to respond is measured with each attack," he emphasized in a video statement.
Houthi official Mohammed Ali al-Houthi condemned the assault by labeling it as "failed terrorism" and boasted that the response would be forthcoming. Moreover, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) maintained that the airport had become a hub for Houthi operations, alleging it to be utilized for transferring weapons and operatives.
Following the attacks in Sanaa, President Donald Trump declared that the United States would cease strikes on the Houthis after they demonstrated a reluctance to continue fighting. This development came shortly after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the US and Houthis, aimed at stabilizing the situation and preserving freedom of navigation in international waters.
The air strikes on Sanaa followed an earlier attack on the port city of Hudaydah, Yemen's vital gateway for food imports, which resulted in multiple casualties. The ongoing conflict remains complex, with previous Israeli strikes targeting Houthi infrastructure and ports.
As tensions deepen, the Houthis have pledged to enforce a comprehensive aerial blockade against Israel. The precarious situation underscores the broader regional implications and the persistent volatility in Yemen and the surrounding areas.
The confrontation comes as a direct response to a missile launch by the Houthis that landed near Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, resulting in a temporary closure. This prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to issue a stark warning, asserting that those who confront Israel will face accountability. "Our choice of when and how to respond is measured with each attack," he emphasized in a video statement.
Houthi official Mohammed Ali al-Houthi condemned the assault by labeling it as "failed terrorism" and boasted that the response would be forthcoming. Moreover, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) maintained that the airport had become a hub for Houthi operations, alleging it to be utilized for transferring weapons and operatives.
Following the attacks in Sanaa, President Donald Trump declared that the United States would cease strikes on the Houthis after they demonstrated a reluctance to continue fighting. This development came shortly after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the US and Houthis, aimed at stabilizing the situation and preserving freedom of navigation in international waters.
The air strikes on Sanaa followed an earlier attack on the port city of Hudaydah, Yemen's vital gateway for food imports, which resulted in multiple casualties. The ongoing conflict remains complex, with previous Israeli strikes targeting Houthi infrastructure and ports.
As tensions deepen, the Houthis have pledged to enforce a comprehensive aerial blockade against Israel. The precarious situation underscores the broader regional implications and the persistent volatility in Yemen and the surrounding areas.
