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Qatar Tribune
13 hours ago
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- Qatar Tribune
Israeli fighter jets strike Sana'a
Tel AVIVcTypeface:> The Israeli military on Sunday confirmed overnight airstrikes on Yemen's capital, following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets 'struck in Sanaa, Yemen,' military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster Al Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the pro-Iranian Houthi militia, Muhammed Al Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza war in October 2023. (DPA)
The Advertiser
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Israeli military confirms attack on Yemen
The Israeli military has confirmed overnight air strikes on Yemen's capital following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets "struck in Sana'a, Yemen," military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster al-Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, Muhammed al-Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza Strip war in October 2023, in what they say are acts of solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas. The attacks have intensified again since mid-March, prompting Israel to launch air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. According to unconfirmed media reports, the Houthi forces joined Iran in firing missiles at Israel overnight amid the military escalation between the two regional rivals triggered by Israeli attacks on Friday. The Israeli military has confirmed overnight air strikes on Yemen's capital following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets "struck in Sana'a, Yemen," military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster al-Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, Muhammed al-Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza Strip war in October 2023, in what they say are acts of solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas. The attacks have intensified again since mid-March, prompting Israel to launch air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. According to unconfirmed media reports, the Houthi forces joined Iran in firing missiles at Israel overnight amid the military escalation between the two regional rivals triggered by Israeli attacks on Friday. The Israeli military has confirmed overnight air strikes on Yemen's capital following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets "struck in Sana'a, Yemen," military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster al-Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, Muhammed al-Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza Strip war in October 2023, in what they say are acts of solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas. The attacks have intensified again since mid-March, prompting Israel to launch air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. According to unconfirmed media reports, the Houthi forces joined Iran in firing missiles at Israel overnight amid the military escalation between the two regional rivals triggered by Israeli attacks on Friday. The Israeli military has confirmed overnight air strikes on Yemen's capital following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets "struck in Sana'a, Yemen," military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster al-Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, Muhammed al-Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza Strip war in October 2023, in what they say are acts of solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas. The attacks have intensified again since mid-March, prompting Israel to launch air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. According to unconfirmed media reports, the Houthi forces joined Iran in firing missiles at Israel overnight amid the military escalation between the two regional rivals triggered by Israeli attacks on Friday.
Perth Now
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Israeli military confirms attack on Yemen
The Israeli military has confirmed overnight air strikes on Yemen's capital following reports of loud explosions in Sana'a. Israeli fighter jets "struck in Sana'a, Yemen," military spokesman Effi Defrin said. Broadcaster al-Arabiya reported the Israeli strikes might have hit a meeting of high-ranking Houthi officials. 🎯 WATCH where we struck in both Iran and Yemen:This is what the scale of our operational activity to eliminate Iran's influence across the region looks like: Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 15, 2025 According to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials, the attack was aimed at the military chief of the Iran-aligned Houthi militia, Muhammed al-Ghamari. The Israeli military did not comment on the report when asked, stating only that it would report on the results of the attack. Yemen's Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the civil war-torn country, have been attacking Israel with missiles and drones since the beginning of the Gaza Strip war in October 2023, in what they say are acts of solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas. The attacks have intensified again since mid-March, prompting Israel to launch air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. According to unconfirmed media reports, the Houthi forces joined Iran in firing missiles at Israel overnight amid the military escalation between the two regional rivals triggered by Israeli attacks on Friday.
DW
21 hours ago
- Politics
- DW
Iran launches new missiles at Israel – DW – 06/15/2025
Skip next section Israeli army attacking in Tehran, IDF says 06/15/2025 June 15, 2025 Israeli army attacking in Tehran, IDF says The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out attacks on 80 targets in Tehran, spokesperson Effi Defrin said in a press conference, and more than 250 targets in total. He said one of those targets was Iran's nuclear headquarters. According to Defrin, the IDF is still carrying out attacks in the Iranian capital while having also been active in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Media reports in Israel said the attack in Yemen had targeted senior Houthi figure Muhammad Abd Al-Karim Al-Ghamari, with the attack's outcome still unknown.
Int'l Business Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Iran Launches Over 100 Drones In Retaliation For Israeli Strikes On Nuclear Program
The Israeli government has declared a state of emergency following a large-scale Iranian drone attack, launched in retaliation for preemptive Israeli airstrikes on Tehran's nuclear facilities and military infrastructure. According to IDF spokesperson Brigadier General Effi Defrin and a report by the New York Post, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israeli territory early Friday morning. The assault came hours after Israeli forces initiated Operation Rising Lion, targeting over 100 sites across Iran, including military bases, nuclear facilities, and oil refineries. Anonymous Israeli officials told the New York Post that approximately 200 fighter jets were involved in the operation, deploying 330 munitions. In a video address following the strikes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Iran's nuclear facilities were among the targets. "We have hit the heart of the Iranian uranium enrichment program," he stated, according to CNBC. Netanyahu emphasized the existential stakes of the conflict: "Because if we don't act now, there will not be another generation. If we don't act now, we simply won't be here. We have internalized the lessons of history. When an enemy says he intends to destroy you – believe him. When the enemy develops the capabilities to destroy you – stop him," he said, according to the New York Post. In a subsequent address shared on YouTube, Netanyahu added, "We carried out a very successful first attack, and with God's help we will achieve much more." according to CNBC. Iranian officials had earlier vowed swift retaliation and warned that any further provocation would be met with immediate force. As the drones approached Israeli airspace, the IDF activated its full range of defense systems. Brigadier General Defrin confirmed that all systems were operating to neutralize the threat. "Difficult hours lie ahead," he warned, as Israeli forces prepared for mass interceptions. An IDF official added that drones were being intercepted before entering Israeli territory, according to the New York Post. Reports suggested that the first wave of drones was expected to enter the airspace of the occupied territories within 30 minutes, potentially reaching Israeli targets within one to two hours if not intercepted, Breitbart News reported. The drone threat also triggered rocket sirens in northern Jordan, and Israeli airspace was temporarily closed to all takeoffs and landings, according to CNBC. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Iran's counterattack could escalate further, according to Sylhet Mirror. On the international front, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a warning to Tehran: "Let me be clear: Iran should not attack U.S. facilities or U.S. personnel," he said, per CNBC. The U.S. government has stated that it was not involved in the Israeli operations. President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet with the National Security Council later that day, with hopes of bringing parties back to the negotiating table. Iran, however, accused the United States of complicity. Its Foreign Ministry declared that the Israeli airstrikes could not have occurred without American coordination, warning that Washington would be held accountable for the consequences. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the Israeli offensive, stating, "Through this attack, Israel has paved the way for its own tragic fate, the consequences of which it will inevitably face," according to the New York Post. The hostilities mark the most severe escalation in Iranian-Israeli tensions since the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s. In both April and October 2024, Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel—nearly all of which were intercepted by Israeli defenses. As of now, the payload and potential damage of the drones launched on Friday remain unclear, according to Breitbart News.
