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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
"Houthis Under Aerial Blockade..." IDF Destroys Yemen Flagship Carrier's Last Plane At Sanaa Airport
Israel says it has destroyed the last remaining plane used by the Houthis at the Sanaa International Airport in Yemen. The Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah television channel reported that multiple strikes had hit an aircraft and the runway at the facilityThe Sanaa airport said the Israeli strikes had destroyed the last plane belonging to the country's flagship carrier Yemenia. The Houthis 'will be under naval and aerial blockade, as we promised and warned. Anyone who harms us will be harmed sevenfold,' Israel Katz, Israeli Defense Minister, said in a statement. 00:00 INTRODUCTION01:46: "HOUTHIS UNDER AERIAL BLOCKADE" 04:18: "HOUTHIS JUST A SYMPTOM" NETANYAHU WARNS IRANn18oc_world n18oc_crux
Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Israeli 'Retaliation' Strikes On Yemen Destroy Airliners
'This is a clear message and a continuation of our policy: Whoever fires at the State of Israel will pay a heavy price.' That's Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's fresh warning issued after recent Houthi ballistic missile launches targeting Israel. Houthi-affiliated news outlet Al Masirah TV reported on Wednesday that fresh Israeli attacks have destroyed a main runway at Sanaa International Airport. This was in apparent retaliation for two Houthi missiles fired on Israel the day prior, at a moment Yemeni military leadership (Ansarallah) has vowed it will remain undeterred in support of Gaza. Civilian planes of national operator Yemenia Airways were also destroyed, as some photos have confirmed, with Khaled al-Shaief, general director of the airport, stating that all civilian planes have been completely has cited some $500 million in losses and described, 'The enemy destroyed the terminals at Sanaa airport, including all equipment and devices.' He added that a warehouse has been 'completely leveled' – with Yemenia Airways losing three planes in the fresh attack, brining to total number of destroyed airliners to six. Al Jazeera says that one of the newly destroyed Yemenia planes was scheduled to take those performing the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia – and it doesn't appear there are any 'alternative' flights. But Katz dismissed these as Houthi 'terror targets' while confirming that the Israeli Air Force has 'destroyed the last aircraft remaining.' Tel Aviv has long alleged that Sanaa airport doubles as a Houthi and Iranian military transport hub. Also read: Israel Finance Minister calls for building a Jewish temple on site of Al-Aqsa Mosque and expansion of Israel's borders
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Israel air strikes destroy last civilian plane at Yemen's Sanaa airport
Israel said it had launched air strikes on Yemen's main airport in the capital, Sanaa, a day after Yemen's Houthi rebels fired two projectiles towards Israel. The Houthi-affiliated news outlet Al Masirah TV reported on Wednesday that four strikes hit the runway. Khaled al-Shaief, general director of Sanaa International Airport, wrote on X that the strike had completely destroyed the last of the civilian planes that Yemenia Airways was operating from the airport. According to aviation data checked by Al Jazeera, the Yemenia plane was scheduled to take those performing the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Defence Minister Israel Katz said that the Israeli air force struck Houthi 'terror targets' at the airport and 'destroyed the last aircraft remaining'. 'This is a clear message and a continuation of our policy: Whoever fires at the State of Israel will pay a heavy price,' Katz said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that any harm directed at Israel will meet greater force. The leader of the Houthis, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, said the attack was to pressure the group on their steadfast stance of solidarity in supporting Palestinians suffering under Israeli fire in Gaza. 'No matter the size of Israeli aggression and no matter how often it repeats, it will not affect our people's stance in supporting the Palestinian people. The Israeli enemy remained in a weak position following the cessation of American aggression due to its failure,' he said. 'The Israeli enemy is trying to restore deterrence through this repeated aggression on civilian facilities in our country,' he added. The attack comes a day after the Houthi armed group fired two projectiles towards Israel that were shot down by Israeli air defences. The Houthis later confirmed that they had launched two 'ballistic missiles'. Sanaa airport, the largest in Yemen, came back into service last week after temporary repairs and runway restoration following previous Israeli attacks. (Agencies)
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Israel launches attack on Yemen's Sanaa airport
Israel says it has launched air strikes on Yemen's main airport in the capital, Sanaa, a day after Yemen's Houthi rebels fired two projectiles towards Israel. The Houthi-affiliated news outlet Al Masirah TV reported on Wednesday that four strikes hit the runway and a Yemenia Airways plane. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the Israeli air force struck Houthi 'terror targets' at the airport and 'destroyed the last aircraft remaining'. 'This is a clear message and a continuation of our policy: whoever fires at the State of Israel will pay a heavy price,' Katz said. The latest Israeli attack on Yemen comes a day after the Houthi armed group fired two projectiles towards Israel that were shot down by Tel Aviv's air defences. The Houthis later confirmed that they had launched two 'ballistic missiles'. Sanaa airport, the largest in Yemen, came back into service last week after temporary repairs and runway restoration following previous Israeli strikes. It was mainly used by United Nations aircraft and the only remaining civilian aircraft of Yemenia Airways, after three others were destroyed in the last attack. Since Israel began its war on Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis have repeatedly targeted Israel in what they say is solidarity with the Palestinians in the enclave. This is a developing story.
Shafaq News
6 days ago
- Business
- Shafaq News
Port damage in Yemen nears $1.4B amid US-Israeli strikes
Shafaq News/ US and Israeli airstrikes caused nearly $1.4 billion in damages to ports in Hodeidah province in Yemen, the Yemeni Red Sea Ports Corporation announced on Sunday. The figure was disclosed during a press conference held at Hodeidah Port and attended by Houthi-affiliated ministers, and a UN delegation led by Maria Rosaria Bruno, head of OCHA's Yemen office. According to the Corporation's statement, the strikes targeted civilian port infrastructure, including berths 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8. 'Direct damages were estimated at $531 million, while indirect losses—due to service disruptions and supply flow interruptions—amounted to $856 million.' The Red Sea Ports Corporation reiterated that it has submitted technical reports documenting the airstrikes to dozens of international organizations and warned of consequences for food security, health, and the economy. The Corporation urged the international community to break its silence and provide immediate support for reconstruction efforts. The Houthi government Minister of Transport and Public Works Mohammed Qahim praised the Corporation's efforts to resume port services under challenging conditions and accused the US and Israel of using civilian infrastructure as leverage to pressure Yemen's position on Gaza. UN representative Bruno acknowledged the scale of the damage and hailed the vital role Hodeidah Port plays in humanitarian operations. On May 6, US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement with the Houthis, brokered by Oman. However, the Houthis clarified that the deal does not include Israel. The announcement followed months of US and Israeli aerial and naval strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in response to the group's missile and drone attacks on American and Israeli targets in solidarity with Gaza.
