Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport
Summary
Israel's military acknowledged carrying out strikes on targets in Yemen that it stated were linked to the Houthi group. The attack came a day after a missile was launched at Israel's Ben Gurion airport, attributed to the Houthis. However, the US has denied participating in Israel's assault on Yemen.Key Facts
- Israel's military attacked Houthi targets in Yemen following a missile launched at Ben Gurion airport in Israel.
- The missile, shot at Israel the day before, was connected to the Houthi group, according to Israel.
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) struck places in Yemen that it said were key supply points for the Houthis, including Hudaydah Port and a cement factory east of Hudaydah.
- The IDF says its attack was careful to avoid harm to ships at the port.
- The Houthis, backed by Iran, reported that 21 people were injured in the Israeli attack.
- The Houthis accused both the US and Israel of carrying out the attack, a claim that the US denied.
- Hudaydah Port, which was among the attacked sites, is an important point of entry for food imports in Yemen.
- The US has been carrying out air strikes against the Houthis as well, approved by both former and current American presidents.
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