Israel Launches Airstrikes on Yemen After Houthi Drone Attack on Tel Aviv

Jul 20, 2024, 04:09 PM

Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen in retaliation for a Houthi drone strike on Tel Aviv on Thursday that killed one person and injured several others. The Israeli strikes targeted the port city of Al Hudaydah, hitting a fuel depot and causing significant fires. Reports indicate that 12 Israeli fighter jets, including F-35s, were involved in the operation. The strikes have led to casualties, although the exact number remains unclear. Israeli officials have stated that the operation was a direct response to the drone attack that targeted the US embassy branch in Tel Aviv and was carried out without American military involvement. This marks the first time Israel has targeted Yemen since October 7. Yemeni defense forces responded by firing surface-to-air missiles at the attacking planes. The situation remains tense as further developments are anticipated.