American airstrike in Yemen kills 5 as Houthi rockets target Israel
An American airstrike on a factory in Yemen resulted in the deaths of five people and injured 13 others, according to the Houthi rebels. Meanwhile, the Israeli army reported that rockets launched from Yemen towards their country on Sunday were likely intercepted successfully.
What do you need to know?
- Where and when did the airstrike occur? The airstrike took place at a factory located to the west of Yemen's capital, Sana'a, on Sunday evening.
- What were the consequences of the airstrike? The attack resulted in the deaths of five people and injuries to 13 others, according to the rebels.
- The Houthi rebels also reported that they launched rockets towards Israel on Sunday.
What are the reactions to the American airstrike?
The Houthi rebels reported an American airstrike that caused the deaths of five people and injuries to 13 others. The attack allegedly took place at a factory located west of Sana'a.
The American military has not yet commented on these reports.
Houthis launch rockets towards Israel
On Sunday afternoon, an air raid alert was announced throughout most of Israel. The army initially reported two, then one rocket launched from Yemen towards Israel, adding that there is a high likelihood they were intercepted.
The Houthis declared that they launched two ballistic missiles towards a military base in the port city of Ashdod and Ben Gurion International Airport located in the central part of the country.
What are the USA's future plans?
In mid-March, the USA started a new offensive against the Iran-backed Houthis. The rebels occupy a large part of Yemen, including Sana'a. Following the outbreak of war in the Gaza Strip, they conducted over 100 attacks on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, stating they were aiding Hamas in this way.
The USA and other countries had previously responded to Houthi attacks, but these were typically limited retaliatory strikes. The new campaign is broader in scope.
At the beginning of April, the Pentagon reported that the USA had carried out over 200 airstrikes on the Houthis. Government officials also stated that many leaders of the movement were killed in these attacks. The Houthis reported that in response, they are attacking, among others, American naval vessels in the region, including the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman stationed in the Red Sea. The USA has not confirmed these reports.
