Hey there, news enthusiasts! 🌍 Big news from the Middle East: Israel has launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, resulting in the deaths of six people.
On Thursday, Israeli forces struck several locations associated with the Houthi movement, including the Sanaa International Airport. The attacks didn't end there—they also hit military infrastructures at the ports of Hodeidah, Salif, and Ras Kanatib along Yemen's west coast. Power stations in Hezyaz and Ras Kanatib were also targeted.
In a surprising twist, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was about to board a plane at the Sanaa airport when it came under attack! 😱 A crew member on his plane was injured during the strike.
Local reports from Yemen's Saba news agency confirm that three people were killed at the airport and another three in Hodeidah, with 40 others wounded across the sites attacked.
Later that day, the Houthis didn't hold back. They announced their readiness to respond swiftly, promising to \"meet escalation with escalation,\" according to Houthi-run Al Masirah TV. 🚀 The group has previously launched drones and missiles towards Israel to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
In a joint video statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz didn't mince words. Katz vowed to \"hunt down all the Houthi leaders and strike them, just as we have done elsewhere.\" He added, \"No one will escape Israel's long arm. We will strike them to eliminate threats against Israel.\" 🔥
This development marks a significant escalation in the already tense dynamics of the region. Stay tuned for more updates! 📰
Reference(s):
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