Israeli war aircraft struck on Monday (May 5) in the western port city of Yemen, the day after Houth rebels demanded responsibility for the launch that landed near Ben Gurion International Airport, the main Israeli air center.
The Israeli strike represents an important escalation at a monthly distance between Israel and Yemeni Iran, a supported Houthi movement.
The Israeli official, who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity, confirmed air strikes in Yemen, including hits in the port of Hodeida and the district of Bajil. Huthi-Run al-Masirah has described raids as “US-Israel’s aggression”, which reported six air strikes on Hodeid and other hits in Bajil.
Houthis claims to run a rocket
On Sunday, Houth Forces said they launched a “hypersonic ballistic missile”, which hit the district of Ben Gurion near Tel Aviv – the first attack that landed near a strategic facility. Impact set off a crater near the parking lot and injured six people, which led a temporary flight suspension.
“The insurgents said they would work to store a comprehensive blockade of air on the Israeli enemy by repeatedly targeting the airport, especially … Ben Gurion airport,” Houthi Media said.
A wave of air strikes will hit more Yemeni cities
After a rocket strike, Houthi Media announced that the retaliation of the airport. According to Saba Rebels, the US Warplanes also hit the capital of Yemen Sanaa and nearby areas and injured at least 16 people. Al-Masirah reported three more strikes in Sanaa and seven in the northern Al-Jawf Governongge.
Netanyahu promises retaliation against Houthis
In response to the Tel Aviv Houthis Airport attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a solid response focused not only on Houthis, but also to their key supporter Iran.
“Israel has acted against the Houthis in the past and will act in the future,” Netanyahu said in a video published on a telegram. “It won’t happen in one bang, but there will be many wounds.”
On the Social Media X Netanyahu platform, he added that Israel would retard against Iran “at the time and place of our selection”.
Iran refuses to link to attack, warnings of problems
Iran denied playing a role in a missile strike on Israel and insisted that the decision was independently taken by Yemeni rebels “in solidarity with Palestinian people”.
“Iran emphasizes its determination of the company … defend itself,” said the Iranian Foreign Ministry, warning Israel and the United States “consequences” if Tehran should be focused.
(Tagstotranslate) Israeli air officials on Yemen
