Overview

• On May 28, Israeli fighter jets struck Sanaa International Airport for the second time this month, focusing on Houthi militant sites and cratering the runway
• The Israel Defense Forces said the operation destroyed Yemenia Airways’ sole remaining civilian aircraft that had resumed service earlier this week
• Defence Minister Israel Katz called the strike a “clear message” that any aggression against Israel will carry significant repercussions
• Houthi rebels fired two ballistic missiles toward Israeli territory on May 27, both of which were intercepted by Israeli air defenses
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel’s response would extend beyond a single strike if Houthi attacks persist