In a complex regional conflict, Israel's military escalates actions against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, while the situation for civilians in Yemen remains dire.
**Israel Launches Strikes on Yemen After Houthi Missile Attack Near Airport**
**Israel Launches Strikes on Yemen After Houthi Missile Attack Near Airport**
Israel retaliates against Houthi militants following an attack that targeted its main international airport.
On Sunday, a Houthi missile struck near Ben-Gurion International Airport in Israel, prompting a significant military response from Israeli forces. Israeli jets undertook a long-range mission to target the port city of Hudaydah in Yemen, a strategic location that the Houthis control and use for military objectives. The strike, which occurred on Monday night, resulted in damage to the port and a nearby concrete factory but is reported to have caused no casualties at this time.
The missile strike was part of the Houthis' ongoing campaign, which they claim is aimed at supporting Palestinian militants in Gaza. This attack marks an escalation in hostilities, with the Houthis having launched numerous strikes against Israeli assets, including threats against maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
Israeli officials have expressed their determination to respond decisively to any threats, and this military action reflects ongoing tensions in the region. Both sides have faced difficulties in achieving their aims amid a backdrop of shifting international alliances. As the conflict plays out, President Trump has renewed U.S. military commitments against the Houthis, labelling them a terrorist organization and enhancing sanctions aimed at crippling their operational capabilities.
The humanitarian impact in Yemen is severe, as the port of Hudaydah is a critical point for food and fuel supplies to a nation grappling with a humanitarian crisis. Houthi officials allege that recent U.S. strikes have resulted in significant civilian casualties, a claim that remains difficult to verify given the restrictions on reporting in Houthi-controlled regions.
Amid escalating violence, the strategic calculations for both Israel and the Houthis appear increasingly complex, with both parties vowing to continue their aggressive postures despite the toll on civilian populations.
The missile strike was part of the Houthis' ongoing campaign, which they claim is aimed at supporting Palestinian militants in Gaza. This attack marks an escalation in hostilities, with the Houthis having launched numerous strikes against Israeli assets, including threats against maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
Israeli officials have expressed their determination to respond decisively to any threats, and this military action reflects ongoing tensions in the region. Both sides have faced difficulties in achieving their aims amid a backdrop of shifting international alliances. As the conflict plays out, President Trump has renewed U.S. military commitments against the Houthis, labelling them a terrorist organization and enhancing sanctions aimed at crippling their operational capabilities.
The humanitarian impact in Yemen is severe, as the port of Hudaydah is a critical point for food and fuel supplies to a nation grappling with a humanitarian crisis. Houthi officials allege that recent U.S. strikes have resulted in significant civilian casualties, a claim that remains difficult to verify given the restrictions on reporting in Houthi-controlled regions.
Amid escalating violence, the strategic calculations for both Israel and the Houthis appear increasingly complex, with both parties vowing to continue their aggressive postures despite the toll on civilian populations.
