ISRAEL’S Powerful Strike Shocks Houthi Rebels After Deadly Drone Attack
— Israeli jets launched a fierce attack on Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, after a drone from Yemen hit the Israeli city of Eilat. At least nine people died and more than 170 were hurt, according to Houthi officials. Israel says it aimed at military and intelligence sites used by the Houthis.
Defense Minister Israel Katz called the action a “powerful” answer to ongoing Houthi threats. The airstrikes came just hours after Eilat was struck, leaving at least 22 Israelis wounded. On Thursday, Israel’s missile defenses had to act again as another missile was fired from Yemen.
The Houthis say their attacks support Palestinians in Gaza. But since late last year, they have also disrupted global shipping through the Red Sea — a key route for world trade.
This latest round of violence shows how quickly conflict can spread across the Middle East. Many worry that these attacks could pull even more countries into chaos if they continue unchecked.
