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Israeli strikes hit Yemen’s capital, days after Houthi rebels fired cluster munitions at Israel

Israeli strikes hit Yemen’s capital, days after Houthi rebels fired cluster munitions at Israel

Summary

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital, Sanaa, after Houthi rebels fired a cluster munition at Israel. The airstrikes targeted power plants and military sites. The Houthis have been launching missiles and drones towards Israel and the Red Sea as part of their solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict.

Key Facts

  • Israeli airstrikes hit Sanaa, Yemen, following a Houthi missile attack on Israel.
  • The Houthi rebels said the Israeli strikes hit areas including an oil company.
  • At least two people died and 35 were injured in the airstrikes, according to the Houthi-run health ministry.
  • Israel's military claimed it targeted significant electricity supply facilities used for military activities.
  • The strikes came after a Houthi missile using cluster bomb technology was aimed at Israel but did not cause damage as it fragmented mid-air.
  • Houthis have been launching missiles and drones to express support for Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.
  • Over 10 Israeli fighter jets participated in the airstrikes.
  • Houthi attacks have affected Red Sea shipping for the past two years.
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