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Israel Strikes Sana'a and Hodeidah After Intercepting Houthi Missile Targeting Tel Aviv

Dec 19, 2024, 01:58 AM

Israel has launched extensive airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, including the capital Sana'a and the port city of Hodeidah, following recent missile and drone attacks on Israel attributed to the Iran-backed Houthi movement. Israeli fighter jets targeted Houthi military camps, power stations—including the Hezyaz Central Power Plant—and infrastructure such as the Ras Issa oil facility. The strikes involved four airstrikes on the port of Hodeidah and two on the Ras Issa facility, resulting in explosions and fires, and causing widespread power outages in Sana'a and Hodeidah. An Israeli official confirmed the operation, stating it was a response to the interception of a Houthi long-range ballistic missile aimed at Tel Aviv, which was intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace.