Israel Targets Military Sites in Yemen’s Capital Sanaa

Smoke billows from the site of Israeli air strikes in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, hitting a military compound near the presidential palace, two power plants, and a fuel storage site. Houthi authorities reported at least two deaths and five injuries.

Israel stated the strikes were in response to repeated Houthi attacks on its territory, including recent surface-to-surface missile and UAV launches.

On Friday, the Houthis claimed to have fired a ballistic missile toward Israel in support of Palestinians in Gaza. An Israeli official said the missile likely carried multiple sub-munitions meant to detonate on impact, marking the first time such a missile has been launched from Yemen.

Since the outbreak of Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza in October 2023, Iran-aligned Houthis have targeted vessels in the Red Sea and frequently fired missiles toward Israel. Israel has retaliated with strikes on Houthi-controlled areas, including the Hodeidah port.

Abdul Qader al-Murtada, a senior Houthi official, reaffirmed their commitment to Gaza, saying the group would continue supporting Palestinians regardless of the cost.