In a confrontational turn of events, Israel and the Houthi militia continue to exchange fire, leading to significant military escalation and civilian casualties.
Israel Engages in Escalating Drone Warfare with Houthi Rebels
Israel Engages in Escalating Drone Warfare with Houthi Rebels
Tensions rise as Israel intercepts drone amid ongoing retaliation from Houthi forces following a series of airstrikes.
Israel’s air force has reported the successful interception of a drone emanating from Yemen on Wednesday, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Houthi forces. The incident unfolded shortly after President Trump announced a decrease in U.S. involvement in military operations against the Iran-supported militancy.
The drone was neutralized as sirens sounded, but its origin remains unspecified. Meanwhile, a Houthi spokesperson, Mohamed Abdelsalam, asserted that their attacks on Israel would persist in retaliation for recent strikes on Yemen, emphasizing the principle of responding to perceived aggression. “We cannot accept Yemen being targeted and violated without a response,” he stated while addressing reporters.
Israeli strikes have targeted multiple locations in Yemen this week, resulting in at least seven confirmed casualties and extensive damage to key infrastructure, including Yemen’s principal international airport. Khaled Al-Shaif, the airport's director, reported damages amounting to $500 million, stating that the airstrikes destroyed three aircraft and led to the indefinite suspension of all flights.
The latest round of hostilities erupted when a Houthi missile landed near Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion International Airport on Sunday, prompting Israeli retaliation. This strike injured at least six individuals and compelled several airlines to halt operations, exacerbating travel frustrations amid heightened regional tensions.
