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Israeli airstrikes target Yemen airport as Netanyahu warns Houthis, Iran
LONDON -- Israel launched airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport in the Yemeni capital on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, warning of the possibility of further attacks on the Iran-backed Houthi movement that controls the area. "We work according to a simple rule: Whoever harms us, we harm them," Netanyahu said in a statement posted to X by his office. "Whoever does not understand this with force, will now understand it with greater force." "But, as I have said more than once: The Houthis are only the symptom. The main driving force behind them is Iran, which is responsible for the aggression emanating from Yemen," Netanyahu continued. The Houthis have been attacking regional shipping and launching drones and missiles toward Israel since Hamas' deadly surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The Houthis say their attacks are a protest of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. In response, the Israel Defense Forces have attacked a range of targets in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The IDF has previously bombed the airport in Sana'a in December 2024 and earlier this month. The IDF said in a Wednesday statement that the latest attack targeted "the central airport in Sana'a and an aircraft belonging to the Houthi terrorist organization." "The aircraft that were attacked were used by the Houthi terrorist regime to transport terrorists who promoted terrorist acts against the state of Israel," the IDF said. "The IDF is determined to continue to act and strike with force anyone who poses a threat to the residents of the state of Israel, at whatever distance is required," the IDF said. Yemenia Airlines condemned the strike. "Another Yemenia Airlines plane was directly and cowardly targeted this morning, just moments before the scheduled boarding of pilgrims," the airline said in a statement Wednesday. "The plane had received all necessary permits for landing, operation, and takeoff from all relevant authorities." "Accordingly, we announce to the Yemeni and international public opinion the complete (temporary) suspension of Yemenia Airlines flights from Sana'a International Airport until further notice," the statement continued. "This is a result of this cowardly terrorist act that targeted a Yemeni civilian aircraft, belonging to a national company that has distanced itself from all conflicts and is fully dedicated to serving all our noble people without discrimination." Last month, the Houthis agreed to end attacks on American commercial shipping in the region in exchange for an end to the intense U.S. airstrikes against them, a campaign President Donald Trump began in March. The Houthis have said that the agreement does not include stopping its attacks on Israel, and have since launched multiple drones and ballistic missiles toward the country.
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Israeli airstrikes target Yemen airport as Netanyahu warns Houthis, Iran
Israel launched airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport in the Yemeni capital on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, warning of the possibility of further attacks on the Iran-backed Houthi movement that controls the area. "We work according to a simple rule: Whoever harms us, we harm them," Netanyahu said in a statement posted to X by his office. "Whoever does not understand this with force, will now understand it with greater force." "But, as I have said more than once: The Houthis are only the symptom. The main driving force behind them is Iran, which is responsible for the aggression emanating from Yemen," Netanyahu continued. The Houthis have been attacking regional shipping and launching drones and missiles toward Israel since Hamas' deadly surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The Houthis say their attacks are a protest of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. In response, the Israel Defense Forces have attacked a range of targets in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The IDF has previously bombed the airport in Sana'a in December 2024 and earlier this month. The IDF said in a Wednesday statement that the latest attack targeted "the central airport in Sana'a and an aircraft belonging to the Houthi terrorist organization." MORE: Israel reports 3 Houthi missiles fired in 24 hours amid plans to expand Gaza offensive "The aircraft that were attacked were used by the Houthi terrorist regime to transport terrorists who promoted terrorist acts against the state of Israel," the IDF said. "The IDF is determined to continue to act and strike with force anyone who poses a threat to the residents of the state of Israel, at whatever distance is required," the IDF said. Yemenia Airlines condemned the strike. "Another Yemenia Airlines plane was directly and cowardly targeted this morning, just moments before the scheduled boarding of pilgrims," the airline said in a statement Wednesday. "The plane had received all necessary permits for landing, operation, and takeoff from all relevant authorities." "Accordingly, we announce to the Yemeni and international public opinion the complete (temporary) suspension of Yemenia Airlines flights from Sana'a International Airport until further notice," the statement continued. "This is a result of this cowardly terrorist act that targeted a Yemeni civilian aircraft, belonging to a national company that has distanced itself from all conflicts and is fully dedicated to serving all our noble people without discrimination." Last month, the Houthis agreed to end attacks on American commercial shipping in the region in exchange for an end to the intense U.S. airstrikes against them, a campaign President Donald Trump began in March. The Houthis have said that the agreement does not include stopping its attacks on Israel, and have since launched multiple drones and ballistic missiles toward the country. ABC News' Guy Davies contributed to this report. Israeli airstrikes target Yemen airport as Netanyahu warns Houthis, Iran originally appeared on
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UN Warns of Rising Tensions Amid Israeli-Houthi Escalation, Urges Return to Yemeni Dialogue
Ahmed Emam The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the escalating military confrontation between Israel and Yemen's Houthis, warning that the intensifying conflict is worsening conditions in Yemen and threatening broader regional stability. In a statement, the UN has called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and prioritize the protection of civilians and critical infrastructure. The organization emphasized that the only viable path to sustainable peace in Yemen lies in resuming an inclusive Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue. The warning comes amid reports from the Houthi Group that Israeli forces have launched airstrikes targeting Sana'a International Airport. The Houthis claim the airport was hit earlier today in what they described as an unprovoked escalation. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced a new phase in Israel's military strategy, stating, 'We will intensify our strikes on Yemeni airports and ports. We will destroy strategic infrastructure belonging to the Houthis and those who support them.' Minister Gallant also confirmed that Israel has imposed a maritime and aerial blockade on Houthi-controlled areas, a move likely to further strain the humanitarian situation in Yemen, already one of the world's most critical crises. The rapidly escalating conflict has drawn international attention and raised fears of a wider confrontation involving multiple regional actors. The United Nations continues to urge a diplomatic resolution and renewed commitment to peace talks. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
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Israel strikes Yemen's Sana'a airport, destroys plane
The Israeli Air Force attacked Yemen's Sana'a airport on Wednesday, destroying the last civilian commercial plane that was operating from the Houthi-controlled areas, Houthi and Israeli officials said. The airport director, Khaled al-Shaief, wrote on X that Israel "targeted the last Yemenia Airways plane operating at Sana'a International Airport and completely destroyed it." He shared a photo of the destroyed plane with emergency vehicles next to it. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz also said the air force hit the airport in Sana'a and destroyed the last aircraft still in use by the Houthis. It was the second Israeli attack on Sana'a airport this month, with several other planes destroyed in the previous strike, according to the Iran-backed rebel group. The plane destroyed in Wednesday's strike had been carrying out one daily return flight to Amman. This week it transported Yemeni pilgrims twice daily to the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah ahead of the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage, scheduled to take place next month. Earlier this week, it carried some 300 passengers to Saudi Arabia. The Israeli military said it struck the airport in Sana'a and an aircraft, which were used "for terror purposes." "We work according to a simple rule: Whoever harms us, we harm them," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. "The Houthis are only the symptom. The main driving force behind them is Iran, which is responsible for the aggression emanating from Yemen." In recent days, the Iran-allied Houthis – who have controlled Sana'a and vast areas in northern Yemen since 2014 – again launched missiles on several targets in Israel. Since the start of the Gaza conflict in October 2023, the Houthis have targeted Israel and merchant vessels in the Red Sea, stating these actions are in solidarity with Gaza. After Israel's military resumed attacks in the Gaza Strip on March 18 following the collapse of a ceasefire, the Houthis have renewed its attacks on Israel.
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Israeli warplanes again strike Houthi-controlled Sanaa int'l airport
May 28 (UPI) -- Israeli warplanes struck the Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Wednesday morning, the Israel Defense Forces said, seemingly in response to missiles recently launched by the militant group toward Israel. The IDF said in a statement on X that its airstrikes targeted unidentified aircraft belonging to the Houthis. "The aircraft that were attacked were used by the Houthi terrorist regime to transport terrorists who promoted terrorist acts against the State of Israel," it said. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the strike destroyed the last remaining planes used by the Houthis at the site that remained following the IDF's previous attack on the airport on May 6. "This is a clear message and a direct continuation of the policy we established: Whoever fires at the State of Israel will pay a heavy price," Katz said in the statement, The Times of Israel reported. "The ports in Yemen will continue to be struck heavily, and the airport in Sanaa will be destroyed again and again, as will other strategic infrastructures in the area used by the Houthi terror organization and its supporters." Houthis, an Iran-backed group, have repeatedly attacked Israel since early in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, which began on Oct. 7, 2023, in response to Hamas' brutal attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and saw another 251 kidnapped. The involvement of the Houthis, also an Iran-proxy militia, increased starting in mid-November when it started to enforce a military blockade of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, vowing to attack Israeli ships attempting to pass. It said the blockade was in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The rebels followed by broadening targets to include U.S. military ships. Israel, with its allies, including the United States, have responded with conducting mass airstrikes in Yemen. On May 6, Israel attacked the airport in Sanaa, and last week conducted similar airstrikes on ports in Hodeidah and al-Salif. On Tuesday, the IDF said it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen. "This is another example of the Houthi terrorist organization's brutal use of civilian infrastructure for terrorist activities," the IDF said Wednesday morning on X, seemingly in reference to the Sanaa airport. "The IDF is determined to continue to act and strike with force anyone who poses a threat to the residents of the State of Israel, at whatever distance is required."
