Israeli Airstrikes Disable Sanaa International Airport Amid Escalating Tensions with Houthi Rebels
On May 6, 2025, Israeli Air Force jets conducted a series of airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport, effectively disabling Yemen's primary aviation hub. The operation targeted civilian airplanes, the departures hall, the runway, and a military base controlled by Houthi rebels. This marked the second consecutive day of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen, following an earlier attack on the port city of Hodeidah. Background of the Escalation The airstrikes were in retaliation for a Houthi missile attack that struck near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, injuring six people and causing temporary flight suspensions. The Houthi rebels, aligned with Iran, have intensified their attacks on Israeli targets and Red Sea shipping lanes, citing solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Details of the Airstrikes Eyewitnesses reported four strikes on Sanaa International Airport, following prior warnings from the Israeli military advising evacuation of […]