Houthi military on Friday (Jan 12) said that overnight air strikes carried out by the United States and the UK had claimed the lives of five of the group's fighters and injured six others.

The military spokesperson for the Yemen-based group, Yahya Sarea said that the attacks would not go unpunished or unanswered.

"As part of its support for continued Israeli crimes in Gaza, the American and British enemy launched a brutal aggression against the Republic of Yemen with 73 raids targeting the capital Sanaa and the governorates of Hodeidah, Taiz, Hajjah and Saada. The raids resulted in the fall of five martyrs and the injury of six other members of our armed forces," Sarea said.

"The American and British enemies bear full responsibility for their criminal aggression against our Yemeni people. It will not go unpunished or unanswered. The Yemeni armed forces will not hesitate to target threatening sources and all hostile targets on land and sea, in order to defend Yemen, its sovereignty and independence," he added.

He further said that the group would continue to target ships that were headed for Israel.

"The Yemeni armed forces confirm that they will continue to prevent Israeli ships going to the ports of occupied Palestine from navigation in the Arab and Red Seas."

A coalition led by the US and UK launched a total of 73 air strikes targeting Houthis in the wake of escalating attacks by the Iran-backed rebels on vessels in the Red Sea.&nbsp;

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<h2>'Will not tolerate attacks on our personnel', says Joe Biden</h2>

United States President Joe Biden released a statement saying that the air strikes targeting Houthis in Yemen were a "defensive action" and further warned he "will not hesitate" to give orders for further military action if required. &nbsp;

"Today, at my direction, US military forces -- together with the United Kingdom and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands - successfully conducted strikes against several targets in Yemen used by Houthi rebels to endanger freedom of navigation in one of the world's most vital waterways," Biden said

"These targeted strikes are a clear message that the United States and our partners will not tolerate attacks on our personnel or allow hostile actors to imperil freedom of navigation," he added.

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"I will not hesitate to direct further measures to protect our people and the free flow of international commerce as necessary,” asserted the US president.

<h2>Attacks on Houthis 'necessary and proportionate', says Sunak</h2>

In a statement, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the strikes carried out on Houthi rebels in Yemen were "necessary and proportionate".

"Despite the repeated warnings from the international community, the Houthis have continued to carry out attacks in the Red Sea. We have therefore taken limited, necessary and proportionate action in self-defence, alongside the United States... to degrade Houthi military capabilities and protect global shipping,” Sunak said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Houthi military on Friday (Jan 12) said that overnight air strikes carried out by the United States and the UK had claimed the lives of five of the group's fighters and injured six others.

Houthi military on Friday (Jan 12) said that overnight air strikes carried out by the United States and the UK had claimed the lives of five of the group's fighters and injured six others. The military spokesperson for the Yemen-based group, Yahya Sarea said that the attacks would not go unpunished or unanswered. "As part of its support for continued Israeli crimes in Gaza, the American and British enemy launched a brutal aggression against the Republic of Yemen with 73 raids targeting the capital Sanaa and the governorates of Hodeidah, Taiz, Hajjah and Saada. The raids resulted in the fall of five martyrs and the injury of six other members of our armed forces," Sarea said. "The American and British enemies bear full responsibility for their criminal aggression against our Yemeni people. It will not go unpunished or unanswered. The Yemeni armed forces will not hesitate to target threatening sources and all hostile targets on land and sea, in order to defend Yemen, its sovereignty and independence," he added. He further said that the group would continue to target ships that were headed for Israel. "The Yemeni armed forces confirm that they will continue to prevent Israeli ships going to the ports of occupied Palestine from navigation in the Arab and Red Seas." A coalition led by the US and UK launched a total of 73 air strikes targeting Houthis in the wake of escalating attacks by the Iran-backed rebels on vessels in the Red Sea. Also read: Arrested terror plot suspects have links with Hamas: Denmark police 'Will not tolerate attacks on our personnel', says Joe Biden United States President Joe Biden released a statement saying that the air strikes targeting Houthis in Yemen were a "defensive action" and further warned he "will not hesitate" to give orders for further military action if required. "Today, at my direction, US military forces -- together with the United Kingdom and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands - successfully conducted strikes against several targets in Yemen used by Houthi rebels to endanger freedom of navigation in one of the world's most vital waterways," Biden said "These targeted strikes are a clear message that the United States and our partners will not tolerate attacks on our personnel or allow hostile actors to imperil freedom of navigation," he added. WATCH | Biden: UK, US successfully struck Houthi targets in Yemen × "I will not hesitate to direct further measures to protect our people and the free flow of international commerce as necessary,” asserted the US president. Attacks on Houthis 'necessary and proportionate', says Sunak In a statement, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the strikes carried out on Houthi rebels in Yemen were "necessary and proportionate". "Despite the repeated warnings from the international community, the Houthis have continued to carry out attacks in the Red Sea. We have therefore taken limited, necessary and proportionate action in self-defence, alongside the United States... to degrade Houthi military capabilities and protect global shipping,” Sunak said. (With inputs from agencies)

Yemen's Houthis say strikes will not go 'unpunished or unanswered'

Jamila al-Shanti, the first woman elected to the militant group Hamas' political politburo, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, reported The Times of Israel citing Hamas-affiliated media on Thursday (Oct 19).

Just hours before, the Israeli Defense Forces had released a statement saying that it had killed the highest commander of Gaza's Popular Resistance Committees, Rafat Abu Hilal in Rafah.

The PRC is a union of terror groups that oppose the Palestinian Authority and Fatah's ties with Israel.

68-year-old Shanti was the widow of Hamas co-founder Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi and was elected to its politburo in 2021. The 15-member council is the terror organisation's highest decision-making body.

Her husband was killed in an Israeli targeted assassination in 2004.

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<h2>Senior Hamas commander Ayman Nofal killed in Gaza air strike</h2>

Hamas on Tuesday released a statement saying, "Ayman Nofal, 'Abu Ahmad', a member of the general military council and commander of the central command in Al-Qassam Brigades, was killed" in an Israeli strike on the central Gaza Strip.

The Israeli military confirmed Nofal's killing and said that he was one of the most dominant figures in Hamas. An army statement described Nofal as the group's former head of military intelligence, who has been involved in manufacturing weapons and directing rockets fired at Israel.

IDF also said that Nofal was "involved in planning the abduction of Gilad Shalit", a soldier released in 2011 after being held for more than five years.&nbsp;

In the latest developments from the intensifying conflict, the Palestinian health ministry said that at least seven Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces across the West Bank on Thursday (Oct 19).&nbsp;

This comes after Israeli police said they were clashing with Palestinian gunmen in the Nur Shams refugee camp near the city of Tulkarem, amid an arrest raid.&nbsp;

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said at least 10 of their officers have been wounded, one of whom is said to be in serious condition.

The Israeli Army has also arrested around 524 wanted Palestinians across the West Bank and claimed that among those, more than 330 are affiliated with Hamas.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Jamila al-Shanti, the first woman elected to the militant group Hamas' political politburo, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, reported The Times of Israel citing Hamas-affiliated media on Thursday (Oct 19).

Jamila al-Shanti, the first woman elected to the militant group Hamas' political politburo, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, reported The Times of Israel citing Hamas-affiliated media on Thursday (Oct 19). Just hours before, the Israeli Defense Forces had released a statement saying that it had killed the highest commander of Gaza's Popular Resistance Committees, Rafat Abu Hilal in Rafah. The PRC is a union of terror groups that oppose the Palestinian Authority and Fatah's ties with Israel. 68-year-old Shanti was the widow of Hamas co-founder Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi and was elected to its politburo in 2021. The 15-member council is the terror organisation's highest decision-making body. Her husband was killed in an Israeli targeted assassination in 2004. Also read: Rafah border crossing to open on Friday as pressure for aid to reach besieged civilians mounts Senior Hamas commander Ayman Nofal killed in Gaza air strike Hamas on Tuesday released a statement saying, "Ayman Nofal, 'Abu Ahmad', a member of the general military council and commander of the central command in Al-Qassam Brigades, was killed" in an Israeli strike on the central Gaza Strip. The Israeli military confirmed Nofal's killing and said that he was one of the most dominant figures in Hamas. An army statement described Nofal as the group's former head of military intelligence, who has been involved in manufacturing weapons and directing rockets fired at Israel. IDF also said that Nofal was "involved in planning the abduction of Gilad Shalit", a soldier released in 2011 after being held for more than five years. In the latest developments from the intensifying conflict, the Palestinian health ministry said that at least seven Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces across the West Bank on Thursday (Oct 19). This comes after Israeli police said they were clashing with Palestinian gunmen in the Nur Shams refugee camp near the city of Tulkarem, amid an arrest raid. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said at least 10 of their officers have been wounded, one of whom is said to be in serious condition. The Israeli Army has also arrested around 524 wanted Palestinians across the West Bank and claimed that among those, more than 330 are affiliated with Hamas. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Jamila al-Shanti, first woman in Hamas Politburo, reportedly killed in Israeli strike

Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in response to incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave, Israel's military said. 
 
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the strike that targeted what the military said was a rocket launching site and a compound belonging to Hamas, the Islamist group that rules Gaza. Hamas had no immediate comment. 
 
Since a May 21 ceasefire ended 11 days of Israel-Hamas fighting, Palestinians in Gaza have sporadically launched balloons laden with incendiary material across the border, causing fires that have burned fields in Israel. 
 
Palestinians say the balloons aim to pressure Israel to ease restrictions on the coastal enclave that were tightened during the May fighting. 
 
Balloon launches had mostly ebbed after Israel eased some restrictions on Gaza. 
 
But on Friday, balloons were again launched from Gaza, causing at least four brush fires in areas near the Israel-Gaza frontier. 
 
The Israeli military said its air strikes were in "response to continual launches of incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israel throughout the day." 
 
The blazes along the Gaza frontier broke out on Friday as Israel separately traded fire over its northern border with Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah, in a third day of cross-border salvoes amid wider regional tensions with Iran.

Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in response to incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave, Israel's military said.

Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in response to incendiary balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave, Israel's military said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the strike that targeted what the military said was a rocket launching site and a compound belonging to Hamas, the Islamist group that rules Gaza. Hamas had no immediate comment. Since a May 21 ceasefire ended 11 days of Israel-Hamas fighting, Palestinians in Gaza have sporadically launched balloons laden with incendiary material across the border, causing fires that have burned fields in Israel. Palestinians say the balloons aim to pressure Israel to ease restrictions on the coastal enclave that were tightened during the May fighting. Balloon launches had mostly ebbed after Israel eased some restrictions on Gaza. But on Friday, balloons were again launched from Gaza, causing at least four brush fires in areas near the Israel-Gaza frontier. The Israeli military said its air strikes were in "response to continual launches of incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israel throughout the day." The blazes along the Gaza frontier broke out on Friday as Israel separately traded fire over its northern border with Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah, in a third day of cross-border salvoes amid wider regional tensions with Iran.

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Yemen's Houthis say strikes will not go 'unpunished or unanswered'

Jamila al-Shanti, first woman in Hamas Politburo, reportedly killed in Israeli strike

Israel strikes Hamas sites in Gaza in response to fire balloons: Military