Israel's air strikes in Yemen: Houthi militia threatens to counterattack!

Israel's air strikes in Yemen: Houthi militia threatens to counterattack!

Tensions are rising again in the Middle East: The Israeli army has intercepted a rocket that was fired from Yemen. Loud oe24 The rocket alarm was sounded in several regions of Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. So far there have been no reports of injuries or property damage. The Houthi militia, often seen as backed by Iran, is behind these attacks and has repeatedly fired rockets into Israeli territory in recent days.

The recent incidents are another expression of the Houthis' aggressive military strategy, which has intensified during the Gaza war that has been ongoing since October 2023. Israel's air force has already responded several times to Houthi positions in Yemen, including airstrikes on the port city of Hodeidah, which is considered an important logistical center for the militia.

Israel's military response

In response to a recent rocket attack on Tel Aviv International Airport, Israel has carried out targeted airstrikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, as Jewish General reported. These attacks targeted, among other things, the port of Hudaydah and a concrete factory east of the city that is used to build military infrastructure. The attack involved the use of about 20 fighter jets and the dropping of 50 rounds of ammunition.

The concrete factory in the town of Badzhil, about 50 kilometers east of Hudaydah, was badly hit, causing loud explosions and smoke. There were reportedly at least 21 injured. The attack on the Houthis is seen as an attempt to weaken their military rearmament capabilities and economic base. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has threatened a “seven-fold” counterattack.

Conflict in Yemen and international implications

The Yemeni conflict, which has been going on for over a decade, has reached global proportions, with the Houthi militia backed by Iran and controlling large parts of the country. The Houthis have attacked international commercial and military vessels in the past and only want to stop these actions when the Gaza war ends ZDF points out. The U.S. military has also struck Houthi targets to protect international shipping in the Red Sea. The situation is tense and most international airlines have temporarily suspended their flights to Israel.

Amid all these developments, the Yemeni civil war and the ongoing Middle East conflict remains a complex and multifaceted geopolitical issue that still poses many challenges. The recent missile attack and the subsequent military response are a clear indicator of the volatile situation in the region and the potential risks of a further escalation scenario.