Israeli warplanes have hit port and energy targets across Yemen, including its first strikes on the capital Sana'a, marking the third direct attack by Israel against Iran-backed Houthi militants this year.
The Israeli military said it had launched “precise strikes” against targets that “contributed to [the Houthis’] military actions”, including port facilities on the Red Sea coast at Hodeida, As-Salif and Ras Isa, as well as energy installations in Sana'a. Nine people were killed in the strikes, according to reports from Houthi-controlled media.
The strikes early on Thursday came shortly after the Houthis, who control Yemen, launched ballistic missiles at the country which were intercepted by Israel’s air defences. Residents of central Israel were woken by air raid sirens, and a school outside Tel Aviv was severely damaged by what authorities said were probably missile fragments.