Israel's air strikes in Yemen: Sanaa Airport completely destroyed!
Israel's air strikes in Yemen: Sanaa Airport completely destroyed!
The Israeli Air Force started a massive attack on the international airport in Sanaa, Yemen, on May 6, 2025. This step takes place in response to a rocket attack by the Huthi militia to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, in which a rocket hit on May 4, 2025, which triggered the air alarm in several parts of Israel. According to reports from the media close to Huthi, three people were killed in the attacks, and 38 others were injured. At the same time, flight operations at Sanaa airport were completely stopped after two aircraft was destroyed and damaged.
In this context,Israel's Minister of Defense Israel Katz warned of a possible “sevenfold” retaliation for the attacks by the Huthis and blamed Iran for the Huthi activities. He emphasized the need to react to the threats from Yemen, since the Huthi militia controls parts of Jemens, especially Sanaa and Hudaida. This offensive is considered a dangerous escalation in the already tense conflict between Israel and the Huthi militia, which is closely connected to Iran and is part of the so-called "axis of resistance" against Israel and the USA.
military operations and escalation of the conflicts
The air raid not only directed against the airport, but also against other strategic goals such as a cement factory and a power plant near the airport. These facilities are important for the military infrastructure of the Huthis. The Israeli forces used around 20 fighter jets to attack dozens of goals. The UN special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, described the attacks as worrying escalation, which should further destabilize the situation in Yemen.
In parallel to the operations of the Israeli army, the US military has attacked Huthi targets in Yemen for several months to protect international shipping in the Red Sea. The Huthi militia has repeatedly fired missiles on Israel in recent months and thus joined the Gaza conflict in order to demonstrate solidarity with the Palestinians. There are also reports that the Huthis also attack merchant ships in the Red Sea and in the Gulf of Aden.reactions and perspectives of the conflicts
In view of the exciting situation, Israel's finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has threatened drastic measures, including total destruction of the Gaza Strip and the expulsion of the population living there. Smotrich has asked to concentrate the residents in a "humanitarian zone" and to process their emigration to third countries. In the past few days, Israel has also mobilized tens of thousands of reservists to expand the offensive in the Gaza Strip.The military activities and political announcements indicate a new and more intensive phase of the conflict. Israel's security cabinet has already decided to go into an aggressive offensive in the Gaza Strip that aims at permanent control of the area. These developments will further influence the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and increase the risk of further escalations.
Overall, the current situation is a serious threat to stability in the region, while international actors observe developments with concern.
For more information on the recent events, take a look at the detailed reports of Merkur , ZDF and Tagesschau .
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