Israeli airstrikes target Yemen’s Houthi rebel capital Sana’a

A series of Israeli airstrikes targeted Sanaa, Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital, early Thursday, setting fires at power facilities and the Red Sea port city of Hodeida.

“The targets attacked by (the Israeli army) were used by the Houthi forces for military purposes,” a statement said. “The attacks degrade the Houthi terrorist regime, preventing it from exploiting targets for military and terrorist purposes, including smuggling Iranian weapons into the region.”

Israeli forces carried out attacks on ports and energy infrastructure in Yemen following the launch of Houthi missiles. which were shot down before reaching Israeli territory, according to IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari.

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Israeli airstrikes on Thursday targeted Sanaa, Yemen’s capital controlled by Houthi terrorists, and the Red Sea port city of Hodeida. (AP Photo)

“Rocket and missile sirens sounded due to the possibility of falling debris during the interception,” the Israeli military said.

Sirens sounded near Tel Aviv and its surrounding areas, and at that moment a large explosion was heard overhead. The Houthis did not immediately claim responsibility for the missile attack, but said they would issue a statement within hours, following the pattern of how the group claims responsibility for its attacks.

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The attacks hit the Red Sea port city of Hodeida in Yemen. The image above is from a previous attack on the city. (ANSARULLAH MEDIA CENTER/AFP via Getty Images)

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The terrorist group has attacked more than 100 merchant ships since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023.

Houthi-controlled media outlets are currently providing no information on damage or casualties from Thursday’s attacks.