Israel Targets Yemen's Sanaa Airport Amid Heightened Tensions

In a significant escalation, Israel has confirmed airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, amid ongoing conflicts with the Iran-backed Houthi group. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a warning earlier in the day for civilians to evacuate the airport due to imminent strikes. The bombing follows a missile attack from the Houthis that targeted Ben Gurion airport in Israel, narrowly missing the main terminal and injuring six.

The recent airstrikes also included attacks on infrastructure in Hudaydah, specifically targeting a key port and a cement factory that the IDF claims are used by the Houthis for military logistics and economic operations. Yemeni health officials reported that over 20 individuals sustained injuries during the airport attack. The Houthis have condemned the Israeli strikes as a collaborative effort with the United States, although U.S. defense officials denied any involvement.

In response to the attacks and in light of ongoing tensions, Houthi representatives threatened to establish an aerial blockade against Israel by targeting its airports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue military actions against the Houthis, framing it as part of Israel's broader strategy to mitigate threats from the group of militant forces. This cycle of violence underscores the fragile state of security in the region and the repercussions that arise from escalated hostilities.