Overview

• Israel’s defense minister said multiple military camps were hit in the capital, including the Houthi general staff compound, with drone and weapons stockpiles destroyed.
• The Houthi health ministry later reported at least eight dead and 142 injured, while Israel claimed it killed dozens of Houthi fighters.
• Residents and AFP journalists reported heavy explosions and smoke at several locations in Sanaa, as Houthi media alleged strikes hit a prison, a power plant and two residential areas.
• The operation followed a Houthi-claimed drone attack on Eilat that wounded 22 people, which Israeli authorities said originated from Yemen.
• The Israeli military said the targets were tied to planning and executing attacks on Israel and warned of further operations against the group.