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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
IDF strikes Houthi energy infrastructure, including Haziz power station in Sanaa
At least two explosions were heard in the Yemeni capital Sanaa near a power station, residents said early on Sunday. The IDF struck an energy infrastructure site that was used by the Houthis in Yemen, the military confirmed on Sunday morning. According to the IDF, the strikes were conducted in response to repeated attacks by Houthis against Israel and Israeli civilians, including launching surface-to-surface missiles and drones toward Israeli territory. Army Radio reported that the Israel Navy struck in Yemen and targeted the Haziz power station. The report compared the strike to an earlier one this year in the port of Hodeidah. The Houthi-run Beirut-based Al Masirah TV reported earlier that a power plant south of the Yemeni capital Sanaa was hit by an "aggression," knocking some of its generators out of service. The Yemeni channel did not identify the source of the reported "aggression." Senior Houthi leaders were at the power station at the time of the strike, according to a report by UK-based outlet The Telegraph. Teams were working to put out a fire caused by the incident, Al Masirah added, citing a source in civil defense as saying. At least two explosions were heard earlier in Sanaa, residents said. Videos of the explosion showed clouds of smoke and flames erupting from an unidentified structure. Houthis have been striking Israel for months Israel has been carrying out airstrikes in Yemen in response to the Houthis' attacks on Israel. The Yemeni group has been firing missiles toward Israel, most of which have been intercepted, in what they describe as support to Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas War. The US and the UK had also previously launched attacks against the Houthis in Yemen. In May, the US announced a surprise deal with the Houthis where it agreed to stop a bombing campaign against them in return for an end to the group's shipping attacks, though the Houthis said the deal did not include sparing Israel. Solve the daily Crossword
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
Israel launches air strikes on Yemen to target Houthi leaders
Israel has launched air strikes on Yemen, targeting a power station where Houthi leaders were gathered. The Israeli military said it attacked energy infrastructure belonging to the Houthi rebels more than 1,000 miles away from Tel Aviv. The attack came in response to the Houthi rebels' repeated ballistic missile and drone attacks against Israel, the first of which were launched in solidarity with Hamas in October 2023. The IDF said that the Houthi 'terrorist regime' operates under the direction and funding of the Iranian regime, to 'harm Israel and its allies'. 'The terrorist regime exploits the maritime domain to project force and carry out terror activity against global shipping and trade routes,' the army added. Houthi-run Al Masirah TV said explosions were heard at the Haiz power plant near the capital of Sanaa, but fell short of blaming Israel. Local reports suggest that Houthi leaders were inside the plant's control room when it was struck by missiles. Power went and a fire broke out. It is understood that the Israeli navy carried out the operation. Israel has launched several large-scale attacks on Houthi-controlled targets since July last year, including the al-Hudaydah Port, the international airport in Sanaa, as well as energy infrastructure. The Houthis began attacking shipping in the Red Sea in October 2023, in what they said was a response to Israel's attack on Gaza following the Oct 7 terror attacks. They have vowed to continue their campaign until the war in Gaza is over, which dragged Western nations – led by the US – into the conflict. The coalition, which includes the UK, launched dozens of attacks against the Houthis before the US struck a ceasefire with the group in May. However, the Houthis continued their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea last month, sinking the Liberia-flagged Eternity C. Four crew members died in the assault, while around a dozen were taken hostage. One sailor lost a leg, according to the European Union's naval operation in the Red Sea. A few days earlier the group attacked a Greek-operated vessel, the Magic Seas. Israel has long accused Iran of directly funding the Houthis while supplying it with ballistic missiles. The Wall Street Journal reported last month that a major shipment of Iranian-made missiles, drone components, and other military equipment destined for the Houthis was intercepted by Yemen's internationally recognised government. The seizure, described by US officials as one of the largest ever, raised fresh concerns that Tehran is pushing ahead with efforts to reinforce its allies and destabilise the region despite its diminished position. US Central Command said the Houthi-bound shipment contained 750 tonnes of weaponry, including cruise missiles, anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles, warheads and drone engines.
Asharq Al-Awsat
4 days ago
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Israel Says It Targeted Energy Infrastructure Site Used by Houthis near Yemeni Capital
The Israeli military said it had targeted an energy infrastructure site that was used by the Iran-aligned Houthis south of the Yemeni capital Sanaa early on Sunday, with Israeli media saying the Haziz power station had been hit. The military said in a statement that the strikes were in response to repeated attacks by the Houthis against Israel, including launching missiles and drones towards its territory. Israeli media reported earlier that the attack on the Haziz power station near the capital was carried out by the Israeli navy. Houthi-run Al Masirah TV said that the power station was hit by an "aggression", knocking some of its generators out of service. It did not indicate the source of the attack. Teams were able to contain a resulting fire, Al Masirah reported, citing the deputy prime minister. At least two explosions were heard earlier in Sanaa, residents said. Israel has been bombing Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on Israel. The Yemeni group has been firing missiles towards Israel, most of which have been intercepted, in what they describe as support for Palestinians during the war in Gaza. The United States and the UK have also previously launched attacks against the Houthis in Yemen. In May, the US announced a surprise deal with the Houthis where it agreed to stop a bombing campaign against them in return for an end to the group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, though the Houthis said the deal did not include sparing Israel.
