Israeli forces targeted a military complex that contained strategic assets, including a presidential palace and fuel depots. Reports indicate four individuals lost their lives and 67 sustained injuries during the strikes, as confirmed by Houthi sources. The Israeli military is examining its failure to intercept the missile launched from Yemen, which has raised questions regarding their defense systems.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proclaimed the operation's necessity, emphasizing Israel's commitment to responding robustly to any acts of aggression. After the Friday incident, the Houthis circulated footage demonstrating the airborne dispersal of the bombs. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) revealed that one bomblet from the attack landed in the Israeli town of Ginaton, causing minor damage.

Cluster bombs are notorious for scattering numerous small explosive devices, many of which fail to detonate initially and pose ongoing risks to civilians. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have escalated their missile activity against Israel, framing their actions as support for the Palestinian cause amid increased tensions in the region following the conflict in Gaza that began in October 2023.

As the situation develops, the international community continues to grapple with the implications of these strikes and the broader consequences of the conflict involving the Houthis, Iran, and Israel.