😔 The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s capital Sanaa climbed to six on Monday, with 86 people wounded, according to the Houthi-run health ministry.
Among the injured are seven children and three women, and 21 are in critical condition. Houthi officials warned the toll could rise further as doctors race to treat those most severely hurt.
Sunday’s afternoon raid targeted what Israel says were military-related sites: the presidential palace complex, the Asar and Hizaz power plants, and a fuel storage facility. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation, which involved 14 warplanes dropping around 40 bombs over the city. ✈️
Houthi authorities denounced the strikes as 'brutal aggression' against civilian facilities, blaming both Israel and the United States for what they called a 'heinous crime.' They vowed to strike back in retaliation, raising fears of further escalation in the Red Sea region. ⚠️
The airstrikes follow a Houthi-launched hypersonic ballistic missile at Tel Aviv two days earlier. That attack damaged homes with shrapnel but caused no fatalities. Since November 2023, the Houthis—who control much of northern Yemen, including Sanaa and Hodeidah port—have fired repeated missiles and drones at Israel in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has retaliated with air raids on Houthi-held areas.
As tensions rise, young people across the globe are watching closely. The latest strikes underscore the growing volatility in the Middle East, where local conflicts can quickly spark wider confrontations. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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Death toll rises to six from Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital
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