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US-UK Airstrikes Hit Houthi Ministry of Defense in Yemen After Attacks on Israel

Dec 16, 2024, 07:35 PM

The US and UK conducted airstrikes in Yemen, targeting Houthi positions in the capital Sanaa. The strikes reportedly hit the Houthi Ministry of Defense building and other facilities used for coordinating Houthi operations. This military action follows a series of attacks by Yemen's Houthis, including a ballistic missile launch towards central Israel, intercepted by Israel's Arrow missile defense system. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have escalated their attacks on Israel, firing multiple ballistic missiles and drones since November, prompting concerns over regional stability. Israel, which has been largely silent on the Houthi attacks until recently, is now preparing for a potential counter-strike in Yemen. The US military stated that the targeted facility in Yemen served as a hub for coordinating Houthi operations, particularly against US ships in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.