Israeli Strikes on Sanaa Kill Six, Dozens Wounded

Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Sunday killed at least six people and wounded 86 others, according to the Iran-backed Huthi rebels. More than 20 of the injured were reported to be in critical condition.

Witnesses said a huge fireball lit up the night sky, followed by thick plumes of smoke over the rebel-held city. Huthi sources said the strikes targeted a building in central Sanaa, as well as an oil company facility and a power station in the south, which had been previously hit last week.

The Israeli military confirmed it struck a military compound housing the presidential palace, two power stations, and a fuel depot. It said the strikes were carried out in response to repeated Huthi attacks, including recent missile launches against Israel.

Late Friday, the Huthis fired a missile that Israeli authorities said likely fragmented mid-air. Israeli media reported it carried a cluster warhead—the first of its kind launched from Yemen.

Following the raids, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Huthis were “paying a very high price” for their attacks, adding that the whole region was witnessing the strength of Israeli power.

In response, the Huthis vowed to continue their fight against Israel and the United States until the war in Gaza ends and the blockade is lifted. Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the Israeli strikes.

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, the Huthis have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel, most of which were intercepted. They have also targeted ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, prompting Israeli retaliatory strikes on Yemeni targets.