Breaking News: Israel Launches Airstrikes on Yemen Houthi Targets; WHO Chief Unharmed
Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, in retaliation for recent rocket and drone attacks on Israeli cities. The strikes, which occurred on Thursday, targeted military objectives belonging to the Houthi militia, including those at the international airport in Sanaa, where the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was present.
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strikes, stating that they had targeted military infrastructure on the west coast and deep inside Yemen. The IDF also revealed that Sanaa International Airport, which serves as a military objective for the Houthi terror regime, was among the targets.
"This is a direct response to the pattern of Houthi rocket and drone attacks from Yemen aimed at civilians in Israel," said an IDF spokesperson. "These strikes send a clear message that we will not tolerate threats to our civilians and will act to defend them accordingly."
The airstrikes come after Israel warned in recent days that it was prepared to launch a powerful counterattack against the Houthi group in Yemen. The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been escalating attacks on Israeli cities, sparking international concern.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, who was at Sanaa International Airport at the time of the attack, reportedly escaped unharmed. The WHO has not yet issued an official statement on the incident.
This is a developing story. Stay with us for further updates.
