Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in retaliation for recent missile attacks by the militant group.
The Israeli military confirmed that dozens of aircraft, including fighter jets and intelligence planes, were involved in the operation. This marks an escalation of the conflict, as Israel continues to engage on multiple fronts, including Hezbollah in Lebanon. The United Nations reports that over 211,000 people have been displaced from southern Lebanon due to the ongoing violence.
The strikes on Yemen signal a widening of the regional conflict beyond Israel and Gaza.
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Israel-Hamas war latest: Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen
Israel said it struck Houthi targets in Yemen in response to the militants’ recent attacks, and is continuing to carry out strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the number of people displaced by the conflict from southern Lebanon has more than doubled and now stands at more than 211,000, according to the United Nations.
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Israel strikes power plant in Yemen in revenge for Houthi missile attacks
The Israeli army targeted a power plant and ports in Yemen in revenge for Houthi missile attacks, marking a fresh exchange in another front of the regional conflict. In a statement, the IDF said it had conducted a “large-scale air operation” with dozens of air force aircraft, including fighter jets and intelligence planes.
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