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Arab News
3 days ago
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- Arab News
Israel army says intercepts Yemen missile after air raid sirens sound
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Sunday after air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and other cities. 'Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted,' the army said in a statement. Yemen's Houthi insurgents later claimed to have fired a 'ballistic missile' at Israel's Ben Gurion airport. The group's military spokesman Yehya Saree said three drones were also launched at Israel. The Iran-backed group has repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel since the Gaza war broke out in October 2023 with Palestinian militant group Hamas's attack on Israel. Almost all of the projectiles have been intercepted. Sunday's interception followed another reported attack on Thursday claimed by the Yemeni militants. The Houthis, who say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians, paused their attacks during a two-month Gaza ceasefire that ended in March, but began again after Israel resumed its military campaign in the territory. While most of the projectiles have been intercepted, one missile fired in early May hit inside the perimeter of Ben Gurion airport for the first time. Israel has carried out several strikes in Yemen in retaliation for the attacks, including on ports and the airport in the capital Sanaa.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Yemen's Huthis threaten Israeli port blockade
SANAA: Yemen's Huthi rebels said Monday that they would imposed a 'naval blockade' of the Israeli port of Haifa in response to Israel's escalation of the Gaza war. The Huthis would 'begin working to enforce a naval blockade of the port of Haifa,' said military spokesman Yehya Saree. 'All companies with ships present in or heading to this port are hereby notified that, as of the time of this announcement, the aforementioned port has been included in the target bank,' the Huthi spokesman added. The move was 'in response to the Israeli enemy's escalation of its brutal aggression against our people and in Gaza,' he said, adding that attacks on Israel would 'cease once the aggression on Gaza ends and the blockade is lifted'. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced earlier that his country will 'take control' of all of Gaza as part of a heightened offensive against Hamas. The Iran-backed Huthis have regularly fired missiles and drones at Israel since the Gaza war broke out in October 2023, following a Hamas attack on Israel. The Huthis paused their attacks during a two-month ceasefire in the war that collapsed in March. They have threatened to resume attacks on international shipping over Israel's aid blockade on Gaza. In response, the US military began hammering the rebels with near-daily air strikes starting March 15 to head off threats to ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Despite a ceasefire agreed with the United States this month, the Huthis have vowed to continue targeting Israel in soldarity with Gaza Palestinians. On Friday, Israel threatened to target Huthi leaders after Israeli fighter jets struck two rebel-held ports. Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Huthi leaders that if missile attacks continue, they face the same fate as Hamas leaders slain by Israel in Gaza.
Al Arabiya
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Yemen's Houthis threaten Israeli port blockade
Yemen's Houthis said Monday that they would imposed a 'naval blockade' of the Israeli port of Haifa in response to Israel's escalation of the Gaza war. The Houthis would 'begin working to enforce a naval blockade of the port of Haifa,' said military spokesman Yehya Saree. 'All companies with ships present in or heading to this port are hereby notified that, as of the time of this announcement, the aforementioned port has been included in the target bank,' the Houthi spokesman added. The move was 'in response to the Israeli enemy's escalation of its brutal aggression against our people and in Gaza,' he said, adding that attacks on Israel would 'cease once the aggression on Gaza ends and the blockade is lifted.' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced earlier that his country will 'take control' of all of Gaza as part of a heightened offensive against Hamas. The Iran-backed Houthis have regularly fired missiles and drones at Israel since the Gaza war broke out in October 2023, following a Hamas attack on Israel. The Houthis paused their attacks during a two-month ceasefire in the war that collapsed in March. They have threatened to resume attacks on international shipping over Israel's aid blockade on Gaza. In response, the US military began hammering the Houthis with near-daily air strikes starting March 15 to head off threats to ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Despite a ceasefire agreed with the United States this month, the Houthis have vowed to continue targeting Israel in solidarity with Gaza Palestinians. On Friday, Israel threatened to target Houthi leaders after Israeli fighter jets struck two Houthi-held ports. Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Houthi leaders that if missile attacks continue, they face the same fate as Hamas leaders slain by Israel in Gaza.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Yemen's Houthis claim they fired missile at Israel's key airport
A missile launched from Yemen on Friday toward Israel triggered air raid alarms in several parts of the country and was intercepted, according to the Israeli military. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels said they had fired a ballistic missile at Ben Gurion International Airport outside Tel Aviv and claimed it "successfully hit its target." Houthi military spokesman Yehya Saree added in a televised statement that the group had also fired a drone at a "vital target" in Jaffa. The official renewed the militia's warning to airlines to stop flying to Israel. On Sunday, a Houthi missile struck near Ben Gurion Airport, prompting Israel to launch heavy airstrikes on the militia's targets in Yemen. Since the start of the Gaza conflict in October 2023, the Houthi militia has repeatedly attacked Israel and international merchant ships in support of its ally, the Palestinian Islamist Hamas movement. The threat led major shipping companies to avoid the shortest sea route between Asia and Europe and sailing the much longer journey around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope instead. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump said the Houthis had agreed to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea and in return the United States will end its bombing campaign against them. Despite the ceasefire deal, the rebels said they would continue to attack Israel until the Israeli attacks in Gaza end.
Al Manar
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Yemen: Health Officials Report Injuries Following US Strikes on Sanaa
At least 14 civilians have been injured following US aggression on Sanaa, according to health officials. The injuries occurred in the Sawan area of Shuub District, east of the capital. The incident comes amid a series of at least 21 airstrikes across various Yemeni regions including Sana'a, Sa'dah, Ma'rib, and Al-Jawf, according to local sources. Yemen: About 30 US strikes on Houthi targets tonight. About half (15) of the strikes were on targets in Sana'a province, including attacks on Al-Arbaeen Street, where 14 people were injured. Additional strikes were carried out on Jawf province, Hodeidah province, and the… — ANONYMOUS INDONESIA (@Your_Anon_Id062) May 5, 2025 Reports indicate that multiple locations were affected, including Airport-Rawdah Street in Bani Al Harith District, the Al Malikah area in Bani Hushaysh District, and the Attan area south of Sanaa. Additional strikes were reported in the Al-Arbaeen Street area, Bani Matar District, Raghwan district in Ma'rib, Khab al-Sha'af district in Al-Jawf, and east of Saadah city. Meanwhile, Yemeni military officials have announced new defensive measures, including restrictions on air travel to certain destinations. In a statement, military spokesperson Brigadier General Yehya Saree cited ongoing regional tensions as the motivation for these actions. The statement urged international airlines to prioritize passenger safety and adjust flight schedules accordingly. It emphasized Yemen's commitment to maintaining its sovereignty amid regional developments. These developments coincide with numerous flight cancellations by international carriers to destinations in the region.
