Overview

• Israel said it struck a Houthi military target in Yemen’s capital, confirming a new raid days after an earlier attack on Sanaa.
• The operation came after the Israeli Air Force intercepted drones launched from Yemen that set off alerts in southern Israel, with no reported casualties.
• Reports from regional media described more than ten strikes and suggested senior Houthi figures may have been targeted, while Houthi officials denied leadership losses and accused Israel of hitting civilian sites.
• There were no immediate casualty figures from Thursday’s raid, whereas Sunday’s strikes on sites near the presidential complex, a power plant and an oil facility killed at least 10 and wounded dozens, according to Houthi-run authorities.
• The Houthis vow further escalation and have showcased more advanced weapons, including a recent missile with a cluster warhead and new naval cruise capabilities, threatening Israel and Red Sea shipping.