The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed an airstrike on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen after Houthi forces launched a missile that landed near Israel's main airport. This attack continues a series of Israeli strikes aimed at Houthi positions amid rising regional tensions.
Israel Conducts Airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport Following Houthi Missile Attack
Israel Conducts Airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport Following Houthi Missile Attack
Israeli forces strike Yemen's capital airport in retaliation for missile threats, escalating tensions in the region.
Israeli airstrikes targeted Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on May 6, 2025, as confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The strikes followed a warning earlier in the day for individuals to evacuate the airport area, emphasizing the danger posed by remaining there. This military action coincided with Israeli strikes in Hudaydah, where the IDF targeted Houthi positions in a port and a cement factory, claiming these sites were integral for resource supply and Iranian weapon transfers.
The recent escalation comes after a missile fired by Houthi forces landed close to Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, injuring six people. In response to the missile threat, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to retaliate against the Houthis, asserting Israel's determination to continue its military campaign against the group.
Houthi representatives claimed at least 21 individuals suffered injuries from the Sanaa airport strike and accused the United States and Israel of complicity in the attack. However, a US defense official denied any involvement in the incident. The Houthis have retaliated by announcing plans to impose an aerial blockade on Israel, signaling a heightened military response in the ongoing hostilities.
This cycle of violence and missile exchanges illustrates the complex and fraught dynamics in the region, as Israel continues to confront Houthi threats while the group seeks to assert its presence in Yemen and beyond.
