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

Yemen's Huthi rebels, supported by Iran, on Sunday (June 15) said that they had fired a number of missiles at Israel as it was under Iranian fire, after a major Israeli bombardment campaign against the Islamic republic.&nbsp;The Huthis in a statement reported that they had "conducted a military operation against sensitive targets of the Israeli enemy" in central Israel.&nbsp;The group, which controls huge tracts of land in Yemen including the capital Sanaa, claimed to have pounded the region "at different times throughout the last 24 hours" with "a number of Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missiles".&nbsp;The Huthis claimed that their attacks were "coordinated with the operations carried out by the Iranian military". The group has been launching attacks against Israel, most of which have been intercepted, in what they say is support for Palestinians in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war there.&nbsp;Yemen rebels have started firing missiles and drones at Israel and Israeli-associated targets since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023.&nbsp;Israel has conducted multiple attacks against Huthi-controlled Yemen, including against ports and the Sanaa airport.&nbsp;Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile attacks against Israel as Tel Aviv said it was striking Tehran while intercepting missiles from Iran. The Iranian strikes also targeted the northern Israeli port city of Haifa, following which fire was seen erupting from an oil refinery in the area. Israel's firefighting service said that residential buildings were hit in Iranian strikes. It added that a fire started in the country's coastal and northern districts after Tehran launched a new barrage of missiles.&nbsp;“Several incidents have been reported to the Israel Fire and Rescue Services command centres in the Coastal and Northern Districts, with hits on residential buildings and a fire in an open area,” Israel Fire and Rescue Services spokesman Tal Volbovitz said in a statement.

Iran Israel war Targeted Israel with ballistic missiles in coordination with Iran say Yemens Houthis

Yemen's Huthi rebels, supported by Iran, on Sunday (June 15) said that they had fired a number of missiles at Israel as it was under Iranian fire, after a major Israeli bombardment campaign against the Islamic republic. The Huthis in a statement reported that they had "conducted a military operation against sensitive targets of the Israeli enemy" in central Israel. The group, which controls huge tracts of land in Yemen including the capital Sanaa, claimed to have pounded the region "at different times throughout the last 24 hours" with "a number of Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missiles". The Huthis claimed that their attacks were "coordinated with the operations carried out by the Iranian military". The group has been launching attacks against Israel, most of which have been intercepted, in what they say is support for Palestinians in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war there. Yemen rebels have started firing missiles and drones at Israel and Israeli-associated targets since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023. Israel has conducted multiple attacks against Huthi-controlled Yemen, including against ports and the Sanaa airport. Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile attacks against Israel as Tel Aviv said it was striking Tehran while intercepting missiles from Iran. The Iranian strikes also targeted the northern Israeli port city of Haifa, following which fire was seen erupting from an oil refinery in the area. Israel's firefighting service said that residential buildings were hit in Iranian strikes. It added that a fire started in the country's coastal and northern districts after Tehran launched a new barrage of missiles. “Several incidents have been reported to the Israel Fire and Rescue Services command centres in the Coastal and Northern Districts, with hits on residential buildings and a fire in an open area,” Israel Fire and Rescue Services spokesman Tal Volbovitz said in a statement.

The group has been launching attacks against Israel, most of which have been intercepted

Iran-Israel war: 'Targeted Israel with ballistic missiles in coordination with Iran', say Yemen's Houthis

In a first video message since taking over the group last year, Yemen's al-Qaida branch has threatened US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and other US officials over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.The leader shared a half-hour video message which spread over early Saturday via supporters of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.The video of Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki's speech showed images of Trump, Musk, US Vice President JD Vance, US State Secretary Marco Rubio and Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth.Moreover, it also included images of logos of Musk's businesses, including Tesla.“There are no red lines after what happened and is happening to our people in Gaza," al-Awlaki said. "Reciprocity is legitimate.”Leader Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki also shared calls for lone-wolf militants to assassinate leaders in Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf Arab states over the war.The group widely known as "AQ" had been considered the most dangerous branch of an al-Qaida, which is still operating after the 2011 killing by US Navy SEALs of founder Osama bin Laden.Al-Awlaki has a $6 million US bounty hanging on his head. The US says that he “has publicly called for attacks against the United States and its allies.”He replaced AQ leader Khalid al-Batarfi, whose death was announced by their group last year.The Iranian-backed Yemen's Houthi group has launched missile attacks on Israel, targeting commercial vessels moving through the Red Sea corridor, as well as American warships.The US Navy called their campaign against Houthis, the most intense combat since World War II.Later, as Trump entered the Oval Office, his administration also launched its own intense campaign of strikes on the Houthis.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yemen-houthi-army-threat-to-saudi-for-military-activity-with-us-and-israel-will-saudi-join-war-it-lost-after-a-decade-of-fighting-8941701">Also read: 'Your oil will not remain': Yemen makes direct threat to Saudi Arabia as US strikes target Houthis. Will Riyadh join war again?</a>&nbsp;

The leader shared a half-hour video message which spread over early Saturday via supporters of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.

In a first video message since taking over the group last year, Yemen's al-Qaida branch has threatened US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and other US officials over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. The leader shared a half-hour video message which spread over early Saturday via supporters of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. The video of Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki's speech showed images of Trump, Musk, US Vice President JD Vance, US State Secretary Marco Rubio and Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth. Moreover, it also included images of logos of Musk's businesses, including Tesla. “There are no red lines after what happened and is happening to our people in Gaza," al-Awlaki said. "Reciprocity is legitimate.” Leader Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki also shared calls for lone-wolf militants to assassinate leaders in Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf Arab states over the war. The group widely known as "AQ" had been considered the most dangerous branch of an al-Qaida, which is still operating after the 2011 killing by US Navy SEALs of founder Osama bin Laden. Al-Awlaki has a $6 million US bounty hanging on his head. The US says that he “has publicly called for attacks against the United States and its allies.” He replaced AQ leader Khalid al-Batarfi, whose death was announced by their group last year. The Iranian-backed Yemen's Houthi group has launched missile attacks on Israel, targeting commercial vessels moving through the Red Sea corridor, as well as American warships. The US Navy called their campaign against Houthis, the most intense combat since World War II. Later, as Trump entered the Oval Office, his administration also launched its own intense campaign of strikes on the Houthis. Also read: 'Your oil will not remain': Yemen makes direct threat to Saudi Arabia as US strikes target Houthis. Will Riyadh join war again?

The leader shared a half-hour video message which spread over early Saturday via supporters of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.

'Call for lone-wolf militants to assassinate': Yemen's al-Qaeda leader threatens Trump, Musk and others over Gaza war

Israel on Wednesday (May 28) struck Houthi targets including the last remaining plane used by the group at Sanaa International Airport. Israel said that the action was taken after the Yemen-based terrorists launched missiles towards the country on May 27.&nbsp;Reuters quoted &nbsp;Khaled al-Shaief,, the General Director of Sanaa International Airport, saying that the strike had completely destroyed the last of the civilian planes that Yemenia Airways was operating from the airport. The Houthis are yet to issue a statement on the same.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇮🇱🇾🇪 ISRAEL BOMBS HOUTHI AIRPORT, TAKES OUT YEMEN’S LAST CIVILIAN PLANE Israel hit Sanaa airport and destroyed the last plane Yemenia Airways had left - the same one just brought back after earlier strikes. Israel&#39;s defense ministry: &quot;This is a clear message and a direct… <a href="https://t.co/Nm53TOEVcn">https://t.co/Nm53TOEVcn</a> <a href="https://t.co/7qkEbDSxTG">pic.twitter.com/7qkEbDSxTG</a>&mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1927669930188529919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The airport is the largest in Yemen and came back into service last week after temporary repairs and runway restoration following previous Israeli strikes. Three other Yemenia Airways planes were destroyed in an attack earlier this month. &nbsp;“This is a clear message and a direct continuation of the policy we have established: whoever fires at the State of Israel will pay a heavy price,” Israel's defence ministry said in a statement. The IDF also added that the main airport of Sanaa was continuously operated by “the Houthi terrorist regime for terror purposes.”&nbsp;In a statement on Wednesday (May 28), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that any harm directed at Israel will be met with greater force. "But, as I have said more than once, the Houthis are only the symptom. The main driving force behind them is Iran, which is responsible for the aggression emanating from Yemen," Netanyahu said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⭕️The IDF struck at the main airport in Sana&#39;a a short while ago. Aircraft used by the Houthi terrorist organization for the transfer of terrorists, who planned terrorist attacks against Israel, were also struck. The main airport of Sana&#39;a is continuously operated by the Houthi… <a href="https://t.co/cmeygMOaDw">pic.twitter.com/cmeygMOaDw</a>&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/1927633984348921908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Israel on Wednesday struck Houthi targets including the last remaining plane used by the group at Sanaa International Airport. 

Israel on Wednesday (May 28) struck Houthi targets including the last remaining plane used by the group at Sanaa International Airport. Israel said that the action was taken after the Yemen-based terrorists launched missiles towards the country on May 27. Reuters quoted Khaled al-Shaief,, the General Director of Sanaa International Airport, saying that the strike had completely destroyed the last of the civilian planes that Yemenia Airways was operating from the airport. The Houthis are yet to issue a statement on the same.

Israel on Wednesday (May 28) struck Houthi targets including the last remaining plane used by the group at Sanaa International Airport.&nbsp;

Israel hit Sanaa international airport in Yemen AGAIN, last plane used by Houthis destroyed - Video

Israel struck two ports in Yemen that it said were used by the Houthi militant group to transfer weapons. Local health officials said at least one person was killed and nine injured.

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Warns Houthi Leaders 'More To Come'

Israel warns Yemenis: stay away from ports 'until further notice' as Israel Attacks Yemen’s Hodeidah, Striking Port Areas

Israel attacks Yemen’s Hodeidah, striking port areas | Israel warns Yemen: 'stay away'

Not only Palestine, Lebanon and Syria, Israel is also striking Yemen. Now Yemenis were in solidarity with Gaza claiming that they want a blockade on anything going to Israel and they have started that in the Red Sea waters for the past year. But in the recent Israel has joined the United States in attacking the Yemeni Houthis.

Israel-Houthi conflict: Israel dismantles terminals of Yemen's Sanaa Airport

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

A day after the Houthi rebels fired a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport International Airport, Israel hit back at the rebel group with air strikes in the Yemeni province of Hodeidah.

Israel-Houthi conflict: Israeli strikes reported in Yemen's Hodeida

Israel's aura of invincibility was shattered in a dramatic fashion when a Houthi ballistic missile fired from Yemen tore through the most sophisticated missile defense shield in West Asia. Watch in for more details!

Houthis humiliate Israel: Missile evades all defences

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

Houthi rebels have launched missiles from Yemen targeting Israel, with one landing dangerously close to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. Israel claims to have intercepted several missiles within 24 hours. The attack, reportedly in solidarity with Gaza, disrupted airport operations and alarmed international travelers. Watch this report for more details!

Houthis Expose Flaws In Israel's Missile Defence Systems

Houthi Missile From Yemen Shatters Israel's Invincibility

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.

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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;
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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

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