The Israeli military has launched targeted airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, hitting what it claims were Houthi military facilities — including the presidential palace, fuel storage sites, and power plants. The move comes in retaliation for recent missile and drone attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels against Israeli territory. At least two people are confirmed dead, with several injured.

Houthi officials say the attacks won’t stop their support for Gaza, vowing to continue “no matter the sacrifices.” Is this a widening of the Gaza conflict into a broader regional war?

Israeli airstrike in Yemen | IDF: Hit fuel facility, power station

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the security cabinet on Sunday after the Israeli Air Force airstrikes hit Houthi military targets in Sanaa, Yemen. The strikes came in retaliation for the missiles Houthi fired towards Israel. “The Air Force again attacked strategic targets in Yemen today. It attacked the presidential palace in the heart of the capital, Sanaa, the city’s power plant and the fuel tanks that supply it. The Houthi terrorist regime is learning the hard way that it will pay and is paying a very heavy price for its aggression against the State of Israel,” the PM said in a video statement released by his office, after Israeli jets targeted a military compound in Sanaa where Yemen’s presidential palace is located.&nbsp;Speaking from the Israeli Air Force command centre in Tel Aviv after observing Israeli airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, Prime Minister Netanyahu pledged to continue striking against anyone planning to attack Israel.“Whoever attacks us, we will attack him,” said Netanyahu, and added, “Whoever plans to attack us—we attack them. I think the entire region is learning Israel’s strength and determination.”&nbsp;WATCH: Israel launches airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/-israel-launches-airstrikes-against-houthis-in-yemen-1756046649429/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/-israel-launches-airstrikes-against-houthis-in-yemen-1756046649429/embed</a> The strike came shortly after the military said that an IAF investigation into a Friday night ballistic missile attack from Yemen found that, for the first time, the Houthis had used a projectile with a cluster bomb warhead. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed that Israel “destroyed the Houthi presidential palace in Yemen,” though there have been no such reports from Yemen. Netanyahu only indicated that the IAF struck the palace. “The IDF has now destroyed the Houthi presidential palace in Yemen and attacked fuel depots and power and electricity stations,” said Katz. “We continue to impose an air and naval blockade and are hitting infrastructure targets that are used to promote Houthi terrorism.”“For every missile they launch at Israel, the Houthis will pay many times over.”Netanyahu and Katz were joined by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and IAF chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar. Netanyahu also invited Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to observe the strikes, said reports.

The Israeli army said that it targeted Houthi “military infrastructure”, including a site in the presidency palace and the Asar and Hizaz power plants and said it remains determined to continue removing any threat posed to the civilians of the State of Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the security cabinet on Sunday after the Israeli Air Force airstrikes hit Houthi military targets in Sanaa, Yemen. The strikes came in retaliation for the missiles Houthi fired towards Israel. “The Air Force again attacked strategic targets in Yemen today. It attacked the presidential palace in the heart of the capital, Sanaa, the city’s power plant and the fuel tanks that supply it. The Houthi terrorist regime is learning the hard way that it will pay and is paying a very heavy price for its aggression against the State of Israel,” the PM said in a video statement released by his office, after Israeli jets targeted a military compound in Sanaa where Yemen’s presidential palace is located. Speaking from the Israeli Air Force command centre in Tel Aviv after observing Israeli airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, Prime Minister Netanyahu pledged to continue striking against anyone planning to attack Israel. “Whoever attacks us, we will attack him,” said Netanyahu, and added, “Whoever plans to attack us—we attack them. I think the entire region is learning Israel’s strength and determination.” WATCH: Israel launches airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen

The Israeli army said that it targeted Houthi “military infrastructure”, including a site in the presidency palace and the Asar and Hizaz power plants and said it remains determined to continue removing any threat posed to the civilians of the State of Israel.

‘Houthi regime paying very heavy price for aggression against Israel,’ says Netanyahu

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a hypersonic ballistic missile strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.


Israel-Houthi War: Houthis Claim Fresh Strikes on Israel, Hypersonic Ballistic Missile Hits AirporT

Houthis Hypersonic Ballistic Missile Strikes Israeli Airport 

Iran-backed Houthis Claim Responsibility for Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.


Houthis claim Fresh Strikes on Israeli Airport 

In a shocking move, the Houthi militants in Yemen have been using X and Meta platforms, including WhatsApp, to traffic weapons in an apparent violation of social media norms and policies, according to a report by the Washington, DC-based Tech Transparency Project (TTP). Some of those weapons that were being sold on social media platforms were made in the US.The Houthis, an Iran-backed group of rebels, are designated as a terrorist organisation by the US, Canada and several other countries.The report stated that Houthi-affiliated arms dealers have been openly operating commercial weapon stores for months and, in some cases, for years, on both platforms.According to the report, the 130 Yemen-based X accounts and 67 WhatsApp business accounts identified by TTP offered high-powered rifles, grenade launchers and other military equipment for sale.While some of the weapons were even labelled with "Property of US Govt" as well as other western military weapons that were stamped with "NATO".Some of the rifles were sold for as much as $10,000; however, it did not mention the arms dealers' customers.Director of TTP, Katie Paul, stressed that X and WhatsApp both have policies against weapons sales; however, it allow arms traders linked to a US-designated terrorist group to traffic weapons on their platforms."In some cases, these companies may be profiting off violations of their own policies that create risks for US national security," she added.Most of these accounts' location was Sana'a, the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen. While others sold weapons in containers marked with the Houthi logo, which read, "God is great, death to America, death to Israel, curse be upon the Jews, victory to Islam”.Notably, X restricts use of its platforms by individuals who "promote [terrorist organisations’] illicit activities”, and says it does not allow terrorist groups to use its premium services.

The Houthi militants in Yemen have been using social media platforms to sell arms and ammunitions on X and WhatsApp, out of which, some were made in the US. However, it is a violation of social media policies. 

In a shocking move, the Houthi militants in Yemen have been using X and Meta platforms, including WhatsApp, to traffic weapons in an apparent violation of social media norms and policies, according to a report by the Washington, DC-based Tech Transparency Project (TTP). Some of those weapons that were being sold on social media platforms were made in the US. The Houthis, an Iran-backed group of rebels, are designated as a terrorist organisation by the US, Canada and several other countries. The report stated that Houthi-affiliated arms dealers have been openly operating commercial weapon stores for months and, in some cases, for years, on both platforms. According to the report, the 130 Yemen-based X accounts and 67 WhatsApp business accounts identified by TTP offered high-powered rifles, grenade launchers and other military equipment for sale. While some of the weapons were even labelled with "Property of US Govt" as well as other western military weapons that were stamped with "NATO". Some of the rifles were sold for as much as $10,000; however, it did not mention the arms dealers' customers. Director of TTP, Katie Paul, stressed that X and WhatsApp both have policies against weapons sales; however, it allow arms traders linked to a US-designated terrorist group to traffic weapons on their platforms. "In some cases, these companies may be profiting off violations of their own policies that create risks for US national security," she added. Most of these accounts' location was Sana'a, the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen. While others sold weapons in containers marked with the Houthi logo, which read, "God is great, death to America, death to Israel, curse be upon the Jews, victory to Islam”. Notably, X restricts use of its platforms by individuals who "promote [terrorist organisations’] illicit activities”, and says it does not allow terrorist groups to use its premium services.

The Houthi militants in Yemen have been using social media platforms to sell arms and ammunitions on X and WhatsApp, out of which, some were made in the US. However, it is a violation of social media policies.&nbsp;

Rifles, grenade launchers for sale on X? Houthi-linked dealers sell US-made arms with labels 'death of America, Israel' on WhatsApp

Houthis escalate Red Sea ship attacks: Iran-backed Houthi rebels have released footage of a major attack and sinking of a merchant vessel over the weekend, even as they killed three people in an attack on another cargo ship, in a major escalation of hostilities in the Red Sea. The attacks, in terms of planning, execution and scale of destruction, are the biggest this year. Here is what happened.<h2>Three mariners killed in Houthi attack on Greek cargo ship</h2>The Yemen-based Houthis attacked a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, Eternity C, and killed three mariners on Monday (Jul 7). Two others were injured in the attack, said the European Union naval force. Eternity C, &nbsp;a Greek-owned vessel, was moving towards the Suez Canal when attacked by the terrorists. The Houthis approached the ship in small boats and used bomb-carrying drones for the attack.The security guards fired at the Houthis in response, and one of the wounded crew lost his leg, said the EU naval force. The crew remained stuck on board the vessel, which has since been drifting in the Red Sea, it said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/houthi-strikes-escalate-in-red-sea-two-crew-members-injured-two-others-missing-in-fresh-attack-1751960706453/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/houthi-strikes-escalate-in-red-sea-two-crew-members-injured-two-others-missing-in-fresh-attack-1751960706453/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>How the attack on Magic Seas unfurled</h2>In professional-level footage of nearly three minutes released on Monday night, the Houthis showed the attack on Sunday on the other ship, Magic Seas, including its complete sinking.The Houthis used drones, missiles, rocket-propelled grenades and smll arms fire in the attack, forcing the crew of 22 to abandon the ship.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>What the video of Houthi attack on Magic Seas ship shows</h2>The footage is near-professional level. Drones capture close shots of the vessel. From a distance, the bombing is shown. The ship is attacked by explosions from its hull to its tail. Drones continued to capture the slow sinking of the ship. At one point, it appeared to break in two and take in massive amounts of water. Then the ship is shown sinking wholly, leading to a massive surge of of water.A longer video of the attack, described on X as ‘WILD FOOTAGE,’ &nbsp;showed a handful of Houthi fighters storming the bridge of the ship and attacking it.&nbsp; The different angles of the video show them detonating explosives and leaving the ship in what could be speedboats or skiffs.&nbsp;Drone footage showed what appeared to be a time-lapse of the ship sinking.

<h2>First attack against commercial vessel in 2025</h2>&nbsp;The Houthis likely used bomb-carrying drone boats, small arms and rocket-propelled grenades in the attack. They are shown chanting “God is the greatest; death to America; death to Israel; curse the Jews; victory to Islam.”&nbsp; The European Union described the sinking of Magic Seas as the first attack against a commercial vessel in 2025. This, said the EU, marked a serious escalation.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">‼️Yemen&#39;s Houthis sank the MAGIC SEAS ship. <a href="https://t.co/KuQqDtdTN5">pic.twitter.com/KuQqDtdTN5</a>&mdash; MAKS 25 🇺🇦👀 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) <a href="https://twitter.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1942639065079361799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The attacks by Houthis on commercial shipping in Red Sea are the biggest this year in terms of planning, execution and scale of destruction

Houthis escalate Red Sea ship attacks: Iran-backed Houthi rebels have released footage of a major attack and sinking of a merchant vessel over the weekend, even as they killed three people in an attack on another cargo ship, in a major escalation of hostilities in the Red Sea. The attacks, in terms of planning, execution and scale of destruction, are the biggest this year. Here is what happened. Three mariners killed in Houthi attack on Greek cargo ship The Yemen-based Houthis attacked a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, Eternity C, and killed three mariners on Monday (Jul 7). Two others were injured in the attack, said the European Union naval force. Eternity C, a Greek-owned vessel, was moving towards the Suez Canal when attacked by the terrorists. The Houthis approached the ship in small boats and used bomb-carrying drones for the attack. The security guards fired at the Houthis in response, and one of the wounded crew lost his leg, said the EU naval force. The crew remained stuck on board the vessel, which has since been drifting in the Red Sea, it said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/houthi-strikes-escalate-in-red-sea-two-crew-members-injured-two-others-missing-in-fresh-attack-1751960706453/embed How the attack on Magic Seas unfurled In professional-level footage of nearly three minutes released on Monday night, the Houthis showed the attack on Sunday on the other ship, Magic Seas, including its complete sinking. The Houthis used drones, missiles, rocket-propelled grenades and smll arms fire in the attack, forcing the crew of 22 to abandon the ship. What the video of Houthi attack on Magic Seas ship shows The footage is near-professional level. Drones capture close shots of the vessel. From a distance, the bombing is shown. The ship is attacked by explosions from its hull to its tail. Drones continued to capture the slow sinking of the ship. At one point, it appeared to break in two and take in massive amounts of water. Then the ship is shown sinking wholly, leading to a massive surge of of water. A longer video of the attack, described on X as ‘WILD FOOTAGE,’ showed a handful of Houthi fighters storming the bridge of the ship and attacking it. The different angles of the video show them detonating explosives and leaving the ship in what could be speedboats or skiffs. Drone footage showed what appeared to be a time-lapse of the ship sinking.

The attacks by Houthis on commercial shipping in Red Sea are the biggest this year in terms of planning, execution and scale of destruction

'WILD FOOTAGE': Houthi rebels attacked ship, SANK it whole, chanted death to America. Then they killed 3 in another ship

Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East between Iran and Israel, Israel Defence Force (IDF) Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin confirmed on Sunday (June 15) that the Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike in Yemen overnight.&nbsp;&nbsp;The strike’s target in Yemen was Muhammad Al-Ghamari, the military chief of staff of the Houthi forces, the Israeli officials said. However, the results of the attack have not yet been disclosed, according to a report by Times of Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;While addressing a press briefing, Defrin said, “Last night, while the strikes in Iran were ongoing, air force fighter jets flew over 2,000 kilometers from Israel and struck Sanaa in Yemen. We will update later on the results of the strike.”<h2>US and UN action against Al-Ghamari in 2021</h2>Earlier in May 2021, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against Muhammad Abd Al-Karim al-Ghamari, responsible for orchestrating attacks by Houthi forces impacting Yemeni civilians.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a press release, the OFAC at the time had said, “He has most recently taken charge of the large-scale Houthi offensive against Yemeni government-held territory in Marib province. Humanitarians have warned that the Marib offensive is contributing to a tipping point in Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, as it puts approximately one million already vulnerable internally displaced people (IDP) at risk, threatens to overwhelm an already stretched humanitarian response, and is triggering broader escalation.”&nbsp;In November 2021, the United Nations listed him for his involvement in and leadership of Houthi military campaigns that threatened Yemen's peace, security, and stability.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Al-Ghamari, as Houthi Military Chief of General Staff, plays the leading role in orchestrating the Houthis’ military efforts that are directly threatening the peace, security and stability of Yemen, as well as cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia. He most recently took charge of the large-scale Houthi offensive against Yemeni government-held territory in Marib governorate. The Marib offensive is exacerbating Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, as it puts approximately one million vulnerable internally displaced people at risk of being displaced yet again, lead to the deaths of civilians, and is triggering broader escalation of the conflict,” the UN had said in the statement.&nbsp;Backed by Iran, the Houthis are also known as Ansar Allah. They are a Zaydi Shia rebel group from Yemen. They gained power during Yemen’s civil war and captured the capital, Sanaa, in 2014.&nbsp;

Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East between Iran and Israel, Israel Defence Force (IDF) Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin confirmed on Sunday (June 15) that the Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike in Yemen overnight.

Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East between Iran and Israel, Israel Defence Force (IDF) Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin confirmed on Sunday (June 15) that the Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike in Yemen overnight. The strike’s target in Yemen was Muhammad Al-Ghamari, the military chief of staff of the Houthi forces, the Israeli officials said. However, the results of the attack have not yet been disclosed, according to a report by Times of Israel. While addressing a press briefing, Defrin said, “Last night, while the strikes in Iran were ongoing, air force fighter jets flew over 2,000 kilometers from Israel and struck Sanaa in Yemen. We will update later on the results of the strike.” US and UN action against Al-Ghamari in 2021 Earlier in May 2021, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against Muhammad Abd Al-Karim al-Ghamari, responsible for orchestrating attacks by Houthi forces impacting Yemeni civilians. In a press release, the OFAC at the time had said, “He has most recently taken charge of the large-scale Houthi offensive against Yemeni government-held territory in Marib province. Humanitarians have warned that the Marib offensive is contributing to a tipping point in Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, as it puts approximately one million already vulnerable internally displaced people (IDP) at risk, threatens to overwhelm an already stretched humanitarian response, and is triggering broader escalation.” In November 2021, the United Nations listed him for his involvement in and leadership of Houthi military campaigns that threatened Yemen's peace, security, and stability. “Al-Ghamari, as Houthi Military Chief of General Staff, plays the leading role in orchestrating the Houthis’ military efforts that are directly threatening the peace, security and stability of Yemen, as well as cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia. He most recently took charge of the large-scale Houthi offensive against Yemeni government-held territory in Marib governorate. The Marib offensive is exacerbating Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, as it puts approximately one million vulnerable internally displaced people at risk of being displaced yet again, lead to the deaths of civilians, and is triggering broader escalation of the conflict,” the UN had said in the statement. Backed by Iran, the Houthis are also known as Ansar Allah. They are a Zaydi Shia rebel group from Yemen. They gained power during Yemen’s civil war and captured the capital, Sanaa, in 2014.

Amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East between Iran and Israel, Israel Defence Force (IDF) Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin confirmed on Sunday (June 15) that the Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike in Yemen overnight.

Israel confirms airstrike in Yemen targeting Houthi military chief

US President Donald Trump surprised reporters at the White House on Tuesday by announcing that Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi rebels have agreed to stop attacking shipping vessels in the Red Sea.
&ldquo;The Houthis have announced... that they don&rsquo;t want to fight anymore. They just don&rsquo;t want to fight. And we will honour that, and we will stop the bombings, and they have capitulated,&rdquo; Trump said.
He added that the rebels had promised to stop targeting ships, &ldquo;They say they will not be blowing up ships anymore, and that&rsquo;s... the purpose of what we were doing.&rdquo; Trump said this update came from a &ldquo;very, very good source.&rdquo;
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Attacks by the Iran-backed group had disrupted maritime traffic through the Suez Canal, a key trade route responsible for around 12 per cent of global shipping.
<h2>US and Israel have both targeted Houthi strongholds</h2>
American airstrikes against the Houthis began under President Joe Biden in early 2024 and continued under Trump, with renewed military action starting on 15 March this year.
In a separate but related development, the Israeli military confirmed on Tuesday that its fighter jets carried out strikes on Yemen&rsquo;s capital Sanaa, targeting the airport and nearby power stations.
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According to a military statement, &ldquo;fighter jets struck and dismantled Houthi terrorist infrastructure at the main airport in Sanaa,&rdquo; including &ldquo;flight runways, aircraft and infrastructure.&rdquo; Israel added that the airport had been used by the group to transfer weapons and personnel.
Power plants in the Sanaa area were also hit, following earlier Israeli strikes on Yemen&rsquo;s port of Hodeida.
<h2>Houthis vow retaliation after Israeli air raids</h2>
The Houthi political bureau said Israel&rsquo;s actions &ldquo;will not pass without a response&rdquo; and vowed to continue supporting Gaza.
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&ldquo;The Israeli aggression will not pass without a response, and Yemen will not be discouraged from its stance in support of Gaza,&rdquo; the group said in a statement.
These latest developments come just two days after the Houthis fired a missile at Israel&rsquo;s main airport, prompting swift retaliation.
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World: “The Houthis have announced... that they don’t want to fight anymore. They just don’t want to fight. And we will honour that,” Trump said.

US President Donald Trump surprised reporters at the White House on Tuesday by announcing that Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to stop attacking shipping vessels in the Red Sea. “The Houthis have announced... that they don’t want to fight anymore. They just don’t want to fight. And we will honour that, and we will stop the bombings, and they have capitulated,” Trump said. He added that the rebels had promised to stop targeting ships, “They say they will not be blowing up ships anymore, and that’s... the purpose of what we were doing.” Trump said this update came from a “very, very good source.” Also read: 'Wonderful marriage between US and Canada': PM Carney says 'Canada will never be for sale', Trump replies, 'never say never' Attacks by the Iran-backed group had disrupted maritime traffic through the Suez Canal, a key trade route responsible for around 12 per cent of global shipping. US and Israel have both targeted Houthi strongholds American airstrikes against the Houthis began under President Joe Biden in early 2024 and continued under Trump, with renewed military action starting on 15 March this year. In a separate but related development, the Israeli military confirmed on Tuesday that its fighter jets carried out strikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa, targeting the airport and nearby power stations. Also read: China 'suffering greatly' from tariffs: Trump once again targets Beijing, says Xi Jinping 'wants to meet' him According to a military statement, “fighter jets struck and dismantled Houthi terrorist infrastructure at the main airport in Sanaa,” including “flight runways, aircraft and infrastructure.” Israel added that the airport had been used by the group to transfer weapons and personnel. Power plants in the Sanaa area were also hit, following earlier Israeli strikes on Yemen’s port of Hodeida. Houthis vow retaliation after Israeli air raids The Houthi political bureau said Israel’s actions “will not pass without a response” and vowed to continue supporting Gaza. Also read: 'Very talented, very good': Trump calls Canada PM Carney’s win ‘greater than his’ in surpriksingly warm White House welcome “The Israeli aggression will not pass without a response, and Yemen will not be discouraged from its stance in support of Gaza,” the group said in a statement. These latest developments come just two days after the Houthis fired a missile at Israel’s main airport, prompting swift retaliation. Also read: 'There will be bangs': Netanyahu makes good on threat as Israel strikes Yemen's Sanaa airport after Houthi strike on Tel Aviv

'Houthis don't want to fight': Trump says 'US will stop' bombing Yemen, claims Iran-backed Houthis have surrendered

Fresh Israeli strikes have targeted Yemen's Sanaa Airport, with Israel urging civilians to evacuate the area. The escalation comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Houthi forces in Yemen.

Israel-Houthi conflict: Fresh Israeli strikes on Yemen's Sanaa airport

Fighter jets from the Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes on Yemen&rsquo;s capital on Tuesday, targeting Sanaa International Airport. The airport is under the control of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
The strike followed a warning issued by the Israeli military&nbsp;and comes just days after a Houthi missile landed near Israel&rsquo;s main airport in Tel Aviv.
According to Al-Masirah TV, a media outlet run by the Houthis, &ldquo;American-Israeli aggression targets Sanaa International Airport with a series of raids.&rdquo;
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Meanwhile, IDF confirmed the strike saying, "For the second time in less than a day, the Air Force attacked terrorist targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen. The Air Force recently attacked and destroyed the Houthi terrorist organization's infrastructure at the central airport in the Sana'a area, leading to its complete shutdown, following the Houthi terrorist organisation's firing on Ben Gurion Airport."
<h2>Retaliation after missile hits Ben Gurion Airport</h2>
The strikes came in direct response to a missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on Sunday. The rocket, fired by Houthi forces, landed close to an access road near the main terminal. Emergency services said six people were injured.
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The Houthis later warned of a &ldquo;comprehensive aerial blockade&rdquo; on Israel and vowed to keep targeting airports in response to Israeli military actions in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised more strikes against the Houthis following the attack on Israel&rsquo;s airport.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We operated against them in the past and&nbsp;we&nbsp;will operate in the future,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not &lsquo;bang &mdash; that&rsquo;s it,&rsquo; but there will be bangs.&rdquo;
On Monday, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed they had already carried out airstrikes on additional Houthi targets, including Hudaydah Port and a cement factory in Bajil.
The IDF said the port was being used to transfer Iranian weapons, and described the cement factory as &ldquo;a significant economic resource&rdquo; that helped build tunnels and other infrastructure for the group.
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<h2>Houthis say civilians injured, blame Israel and the US</h2>
Houthi health officials claimed that at least 21 people were injured in the attack on the Sanaa airport.
The group accused both the United States and Israel of carrying out the strikes. However, a US defence official told AFP that American forces &ldquo;did not participate&rdquo; in the attacks on Yemen.
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Word: The strike followed a warning issued by the Israeli military and comes just days after a Houthi missile landed near Israel’s main airport in Tel Aviv. Middle East

Fighter jets from the Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes on Yemen’s capital on Tuesday, targeting Sanaa International Airport. The airport is under the control of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The strike followed a warning issued by the Israeli military and comes just days after a Houthi missile landed near Israel’s main airport in Tel Aviv. According to Al-Masirah TV, a media outlet run by the Houthis, “American-Israeli aggression targets Sanaa International Airport with a series of raids.” Also read: ‘No sense’ in hostage-ceasefire negotiations with Israel while Gaza starves, says senior Hamas official Meanwhile, IDF confirmed the strike saying, "For the second time in less than a day, the Air Force attacked terrorist targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen. The Air Force recently attacked and destroyed the Houthi terrorist organization's infrastructure at the central airport in the Sana'a area, leading to its complete shutdown, following the Houthi terrorist organisation's firing on Ben Gurion Airport." Retaliation after missile hits Ben Gurion Airport The strikes came in direct response to a missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on Sunday. The rocket, fired by Houthi forces, landed close to an access road near the main terminal. Emergency services said six people were injured. Watch: Israel-Houthi conflict: Israeli strikes reported in Yemen's Hodeida The Houthis later warned of a “comprehensive aerial blockade” on Israel and vowed to keep targeting airports in response to Israeli military actions in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised more strikes against the Houthis following the attack on Israel’s airport. “We operated against them in the past and we will operate in the future,” he said. “It’s not ‘bang — that’s it,’ but there will be bangs.” On Monday, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed they had already carried out airstrikes on additional Houthi targets, including Hudaydah Port and a cement factory in Bajil. The IDF said the port was being used to transfer Iranian weapons, and described the cement factory as “a significant economic resource” that helped build tunnels and other infrastructure for the group. Also read: ‘At a time and place of our choosing’: Netanyahu echoes Trump after Houthi attack, vows response against ‘Iranian terror masters’ Houthis say civilians injured, blame Israel and the US Houthi health officials claimed that at least 21 people were injured in the attack on the Sanaa airport. The group accused both the United States and Israel of carrying out the strikes. However, a US defence official told AFP that American forces “did not participate” in the attacks on Yemen. Also read: 'There will be bangs': Israel's Netanyahu vows action against Houthis after missile attack at Tel Aviv airport

'There will be bangs': Netanyahu makes good on threat as Israel strikes Yemen's Sanaa airport after Houthi strike on Tel Aviv

The Israeli Air Force has launched strikes in Yemen&rsquo;s port city of Hodeidah, Israeli officials confirmed, as reported by The Times of Israel.
The strikes were carried out in retaliation for a Houthi ballistic missile attack that hit near Ben Gurion Airport, injuring several people, a day earlier.
Shortly before the Israeli strikes, Yemen&rsquo;s media reported US strikes near the capital, Sanaa.
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Over the past year, IDF has launched strikes in Yemen several times in response to Houthi missile and drone attacks in Israel.
<h2>Missile attack on Tel Aviv airport</h2>
Earlier Sunday (May 4), air traffic to the country&rsquo;s main airport in Tel Aviv was briefly halted following a missile strike from Yemen, said Israeli police.
The flights and other activities near the airport were expected to resume after final searches by officers, reported AP, citing police.
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A plume of smoke was seen rising into the air as people were panicking in the terminal building. According to Israel&rsquo;s paramedic service, Magen David Adom, four people were lightly wounded.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, who claimed responsibility for the missile strike, have recently intensified missile launches at Israel. They said that they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Israeli defense minister Israel Katz vowed to punish those responsible for the airport attack: &ldquo;Whoever harms us, we will harm them sevenfold.&rdquo;
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<h2>Several airlines suspend operations</h2>
Air India and several other airlines, including Germany's Lufthansa, British Airways, and America's Delta Air Lines, suspended flights to Tel Aviv following a missile attack close to the Ben Gurion Airport in the Israeli city on Sunday (May 1).
Lufthansa Airlines said that it has suspended its flights to and from Tel Aviv until May 6. British Airways suspended its flights in the region until May 7.
An Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv was diverted to Abu Dhabi, news agency PTI reported. The attack occurred less than an hour before the Air India flight AI139, operated with a Boeing 787 aircraft, was to land at the Tel Aviv airport.
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The strikes were carried out in retaliation for a Houthi ballistic missile attack that hit near Ben Gurion Airport, injuring several people, a day earlier. World

The Israeli Air Force has launched strikes in Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, Israeli officials confirmed, as reported by The Times of Israel. The strikes were carried out in retaliation for a Houthi ballistic missile attack that hit near Ben Gurion Airport, injuring several people, a day earlier. Shortly before the Israeli strikes, Yemen’s media reported US strikes near the capital, Sanaa. Also read | Israeli cabinet greenlights plan including Gaza 'conquest': Report Over the past year, IDF has launched strikes in Yemen several times in response to Houthi missile and drone attacks in Israel. Missile attack on Tel Aviv airport Earlier Sunday (May 4), air traffic to the country’s main airport in Tel Aviv was briefly halted following a missile strike from Yemen, said Israeli police. The flights and other activities near the airport were expected to resume after final searches by officers, reported AP, citing police. Also read | UN expert wants top EU leadership to be held accountable for 'aiding Israel's war crimes' in Gaza A plume of smoke was seen rising into the air as people were panicking in the terminal building. According to Israel’s paramedic service, Magen David Adom, four people were lightly wounded. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, who claimed responsibility for the missile strike, have recently intensified missile launches at Israel. They said that they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli defense minister Israel Katz vowed to punish those responsible for the airport attack: “Whoever harms us, we will harm them sevenfold.” Also read | 'There will be bangs': Israel's Netanyahu vows action against Houthis after missile attack at Tel Aviv airport Several airlines suspend operations Air India and several other airlines, including Germany's Lufthansa, British Airways, and America's Delta Air Lines, suspended flights to Tel Aviv following a missile attack close to the Ben Gurion Airport in the Israeli city on Sunday (May 1). Lufthansa Airlines said that it has suspended its flights to and from Tel Aviv until May 6. British Airways suspended its flights in the region until May 7. An Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv was diverted to Abu Dhabi, news agency PTI reported. The attack occurred less than an hour before the Air India flight AI139, operated with a Boeing 787 aircraft, was to land at the Tel Aviv airport. Watch | Turkiye-Israeli Jets Risk Triggering New War Over Syria

Israel launches strikes in Yemen, day after Houthi missile attack near Tel Aviv Airport

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (May 04) promised Israel would strike back at both Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi rebels and their Iranian backers after a missile landed near Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Ben Gurion Airport, injuring six people.
&ldquo;Israel will respond to the Huthi attack against our main airport AND, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror masters,&rdquo; Netanyahu wrote on X, reposting a comment by President Donald Trump. &ldquo;It will not happen in one bang, but there will be many bangs,&rdquo; he added.
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Earlier in March, US President Donald Trump also blamed Iran for Houthi Strikes saying, "Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate&nbsp;from,&nbsp;and are created&nbsp;by,&nbsp;IRAN."
<h2>Defence chief warns of sevenfold retaliation</h2>
Defence Minister Israel Katz said, &ldquo;Anyone who hits us, we will hit them seven times stronger.&rdquo; 
The Israeli military confirmed the missile was fired from Yemen and evaded &ldquo;several attempts&hellip; to intercept&rdquo; it before creating a large crater by the airport&rsquo;s Terminal 3 car park. Following Sunday&rsquo;s strike, airlines including Lufthansa and Air India suspended flights to Tel Aviv until at least 6 May.
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<h2>Houthis claim solidarity with Gaza</h2>
Houthi spokesperson Yehya Saree said their fighters had &ldquo;successfully hit&rdquo; Ben Gurion with a hypersonic missile to show support for Palestinians in Gaza. 
Saree added that more attacks would follow, declaring they would continue supporting Palestinians "whatever the consequences" until the war in Gaza comes to an end.
The attack is the fourth Houthi strike on Israel in just three days. Although Israel has intercepted most of the missiles fired by the group since the war in Gaza began, Sunday&rsquo;s strike caused damage and injuries.
Following the explosion, Ben Gurion Airport temporarily suspended all departures and arrivals. Air India and several other airlines halted flights to and from Tel Aviv. Lufthansa also announced it would not resume flights until at least 6 May.

World: “Israel will respond to the Huthi attack against our main airport AND, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror masters,” Netanyahu wrote on X.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (May 04) promised Israel would strike back at both Yemen’s Houthi rebels and their Iranian backers after a missile landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, injuring six people. “Israel will respond to the Huthi attack against our main airport AND, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror masters,” Netanyahu wrote on X, reposting a comment by President Donald Trump. “It will not happen in one bang, but there will be many bangs,” he added. Also read: 'There will be bangs': Israel's Netanyahu vows action against Houthis after missile attack at Tel Aviv airport Earlier in March, US President Donald Trump also blamed Iran for Houthi Strikes saying, "Let nobody be fooled! The hundreds of attacks being made by Houthi, the sinister mobsters and thugs based in Yemen, who are hated by the Yemeni people, all emanate from, and are created by, IRAN." Defence chief warns of sevenfold retaliation Defence Minister Israel Katz said, “Anyone who hits us, we will hit them seven times stronger.” The Israeli military confirmed the missile was fired from Yemen and evaded “several attempts… to intercept” it before creating a large crater by the airport’s Terminal 3 car park. Following Sunday’s strike, airlines including Lufthansa and Air India suspended flights to Tel Aviv until at least 6 May. Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Israeli PM Netanyahu says, 'Qatar must stop playing both sides' Houthis claim solidarity with Gaza Houthi spokesperson Yehya Saree said their fighters had “successfully hit” Ben Gurion with a hypersonic missile to show support for Palestinians in Gaza. Saree added that more attacks would follow, declaring they would continue supporting Palestinians "whatever the consequences" until the war in Gaza comes to an end. The attack is the fourth Houthi strike on Israel in just three days. Although Israel has intercepted most of the missiles fired by the group since the war in Gaza began, Sunday’s strike caused damage and injuries. Following the explosion, Ben Gurion Airport temporarily suspended all departures and arrivals. Air India and several other airlines halted flights to and from Tel Aviv. Lufthansa also announced it would not resume flights until at least 6 May.

‘At a time and place of our choosing’: Netanyahu echoes Trump after Houthi attack, vows response against ‘Iranian terror masters’

Israel&rsquo;s Prime Minister Benjamin <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/incomplete-independence-freed-hostages-call-for-release-of-those-still-held-by-hamas-9031940" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Netanyahu</a> has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv&rsquo;s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning. According to Israeli authorities, four people were injured in the blast, with two more hurt while trying to reach a shelter.
The missile struck close to Terminal 3&rsquo;s parking area, causing disruption to air travel and sparking concerns over safety at one of the country's busiest transport hubs.
<h2>Netanyahu: &lsquo;There will be bangs&rsquo;</h2>
Speaking after the attack, Netanyahu confirmed Israel would continue its operations against the Houthis.
&ldquo;We operated against them in the past and we will operate in the future,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not &lsquo;bang &mdash; that&rsquo;s it,&rsquo; but there will be bangs.&rdquo;
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Israel&rsquo;s Defence Minister Israel Katz also issued a strong warning: &ldquo;Whoever harms us, we will harm them sevenfold.&rdquo;
<h2>Houthi group says missile 'hit its target'</h2>
The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for the strike. Their military spokesperson Yehya Saree stated the group had launched a ballistic missile at the airport and that it had "successfully hit its target."
Saree added that more attacks would follow, declaring they would continue supporting Palestinians "whatever the consequences" until the war in Gaza comes to an end.
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<h2>Flights suspended as missile sparks panic</h2>
Following the explosion, Ben Gurion airport temporarily suspended all departures and arrivals. Air India and several other airlines halted flights to and from Tel Aviv. Lufthansa also announced it would not resume flights until at least 6 May.
Unverified videos shared online appeared to show motorists pulling over and taking cover as a loud blast occurred, sending a column of black smoke into the air near the airport.
<h2>&lsquo;Tens of metres deep&rsquo;: Police show missile crater</h2>
Israeli military officials said air defences had attempted to intercept the missile, but it still landed near the airport. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said warning sirens had sounded in several areas and that &ldquo;several interception attempts were made against a missile launched from Yemen.&rdquo;
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Yair Hetzroni, a senior Israeli police commander, showed reporters the crater at the scene.
&ldquo;You can see the scene right behind us here, a hole that opened up with a diameter of tens of metres and also tens of metres deep,&rdquo; he said, noting that no major damage was caused.

World: Speaking after the attack, Netanyahu confirmed Israel would continue its operations against the Houthis. “We operated against them in the past and we will operate in the future,” he said. “It’s not ‘bang — that’s it,’ but there will be bangs.”

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged further action against Yemen's Houthi rebels after a missile fired from Yemen landed near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning. According to Israeli authorities, four people were injured in the blast, with two more hurt while trying to reach a shelter. The missile struck close to Terminal 3’s parking area, causing disruption to air travel and sparking concerns over safety at one of the country's busiest transport hubs. Netanyahu: ‘There will be bangs’ Speaking after the attack, Netanyahu confirmed Israel would continue its operations against the Houthis. “We operated against them in the past and we will operate in the future,” he said. “It’s not ‘bang — that’s it,’ but there will be bangs.” Also read: Air India’s Delhi to Tel Aviv flight diverted to Abu Dhabi following missile attack near Israeli airport Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz also issued a strong warning: “Whoever harms us, we will harm them sevenfold.” Houthi group says missile 'hit its target' The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for the strike. Their military spokesperson Yehya Saree stated the group had launched a ballistic missile at the airport and that it had "successfully hit its target." Saree added that more attacks would follow, declaring they would continue supporting Palestinians "whatever the consequences" until the war in Gaza comes to an end. Watch: Yemen attacks Tel Aviv with projectile confirms Israel army | Sirens sound over Tel Aviv I Originals Flights suspended as missile sparks panic Following the explosion, Ben Gurion airport temporarily suspended all departures and arrivals. Air India and several other airlines halted flights to and from Tel Aviv. Lufthansa also announced it would not resume flights until at least 6 May. Unverified videos shared online appeared to show motorists pulling over and taking cover as a loud blast occurred, sending a column of black smoke into the air near the airport. ‘Tens of metres deep’: Police show missile crater Israeli military officials said air defences had attempted to intercept the missile, but it still landed near the airport. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said warning sirens had sounded in several areas and that “several interception attempts were made against a missile launched from Yemen.” Also read: Israel Defense Forces probe reveals ‘massive failure’ as troops abandoned civilians at Zikim Beach on Oct 7 Yair Hetzroni, a senior Israeli police commander, showed reporters the crater at the scene. “You can see the scene right behind us here, a hole that opened up with a diameter of tens of metres and also tens of metres deep,” he said, noting that no major damage was caused.

'There will be bangs': Israel's Netanyahu vows action against Houthis after missile attack at Tel Aviv airport

Yemen's internationally recognized government has named Finance Minister Salm Bin Brik as its new prime minister. The move comes after outgoing Prime Minister Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak quit, saying he was unable to fully exercise his powers. Watch in for more details!

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U.S sailors had to leap for their lives when a fighter jet fell off a navy aircraft carrier that making evasive manoeuvres to avoid Houthi militant fire in the Red Sea.

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Yemen is under intense attack, over 70 people have died in the overnight aerial attack in Yemen. Houthis say that more than 170 people have sustained injuries. The air strike sparked a massive explosion and fires. The Iran backed rebels say that paramedics and civilian workers at the port were killed in the attack as well.

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Over 70 people have died in the overnight aerial attack in Yemen. Houthis say that more than 170 people have sustained injuries. The air strike sparked a massive explosion and fires. The Iran backed rebels say that paramedics and civilian workers at the port were killed in the attack as well.

US airstrikes on Houthi oil port in Yemen: 74 killed, over 120 injured in Yemen

US military strikes destroyed a major fuel port in Yemen on Thursday, with an aim to "degrade" the port, which is notably an "economic source of power" for the Houthi rebels.&nbsp;
The US military announced that it conducted strikes on Yemen's Ras Isa Port, which was a key source of "illegal revenue" for the Iran-backed Houthi group.&nbsp;
The military further said that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-houthi-conflict-at-least-38-killed-in-strikes-on-fuel-port-claim-houthi-media-8975463">Houthi </a>terror group had used the port to "sustain their military operations".&nbsp;
&ldquo;Despite the Foreign Terrorist Designation that went into effect on 05 April, ships have continued to supply fuel via the port of Ras Isa. Profits from these illegal sales are directly funding and sustaining Houthi terrorist efforts,&rdquo; CENTCON said in a statement.&nbsp;
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At least 38 people were killed during the attack, according to the Houthis. This comes as the US military stepped up its attacks on Houthis.&nbsp;
The US CENTCOM aimed to eliminate the source of fuel for Iran-backed Houthi and deprive them of illegal revenue that has funded their efforts to terrorise the entire region for over 10 years, the statement read.&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Destruction of Houthi Controlled Ras Isa Fuel Port The Houthis have continued to benefit economically and militarily from countries and companies that provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. The Iran-backed Houthis use fuel to sustain their&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/SRiELV4juk">pic.twitter.com/SRiELV4juk</a>
&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/1912937032059330962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
&ldquo;The objective of these strikes was to degrade the economic source of power of the Houthis, who continue to exploit and bring great pain upon their fellow countrymen.&rdquo;
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However, this strike was not intended to harm the people of Yemen, "who rightly want to throw off the yoke of Houthi subjugation and live peacefully.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The US warned Houthis, their "masters" Iran, and others who abet their terrorist actions that the "world will not accept illicit smuggling of fuel and war material to a terrorist organization."
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels began attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden after the Israel-Hamas war started in October 2023.&nbsp;
Although, the US began attacks on Houthis under former President Joe Biden's administration, but, last month, the US increased its attacks on the Houthi targets in Yemen.&nbsp;
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The US military announced that it conducted strikes on Yemen's Ras Isa Port, which was a key source of "illegal revenue" for the Iran-backed Houthi group. WORLD

US military strikes destroyed a major fuel port in Yemen on Thursday, with an aim to "degrade" the port, which is notably an "economic source of power" for the Houthi rebels. The US military announced that it conducted strikes on Yemen's Ras Isa Port, which was a key source of "illegal revenue" for the Iran-backed Houthi group. The military further said that the Houthi terror group had used the port to "sustain their military operations". “Despite the Foreign Terrorist Designation that went into effect on 05 April, ships have continued to supply fuel via the port of Ras Isa. Profits from these illegal sales are directly funding and sustaining Houthi terrorist efforts,” CENTCON said in a statement. Also read: US destroys Houthi fuel port in Yemen, 20 reported dead At least 38 people were killed during the attack, according to the Houthis. This comes as the US military stepped up its attacks on Houthis. The US CENTCOM aimed to eliminate the source of fuel for Iran-backed Houthi and deprive them of illegal revenue that has funded their efforts to terrorise the entire region for over 10 years, the statement read. Destruction of Houthi Controlled Ras Isa Fuel Port The Houthis have continued to benefit economically and militarily from countries and companies that provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. The Iran-backed Houthis use fuel to sustain their… pic.twitter.com/SRiELV4juk — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 17, 2025 “The objective of these strikes was to degrade the economic source of power of the Houthis, who continue to exploit and bring great pain upon their fellow countrymen.” Also read: US accuses Chinese satellite firm of supporting Houthi attacks on American warships, vessels However, this strike was not intended to harm the people of Yemen, "who rightly want to throw off the yoke of Houthi subjugation and live peacefully.” The US warned Houthis, their "masters" Iran, and others who abet their terrorist actions that the "world will not accept illicit smuggling of fuel and war material to a terrorist organization." The Iran-backed Houthi rebels began attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden after the Israel-Hamas war started in October 2023. Although, the US began attacks on Houthis under former President Joe Biden's administration, but, last month, the US increased its attacks on the Houthi targets in Yemen. WATCH | US-Houthi conflict: US destroys Yemen fuel port, blames Chinese firm for aiding Houthis

US attacks Houthi's 'key source of revenue' - Will this affect the rebel outfit's 'terrorising attempts'?

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