On August 24, 2025, the Israeli military (IDF) launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, in retaliation for recent Houthi missile and drone attacks on Israel. The strikes marked one of the most significant escalations in the ongoing Israel-Houthi conflict, raising fears of further regional instability.

Israel Airstrikes Yemen’s Sanaa
Israel Airstrikes Yemen’s Sanaa


Targets of the Airstrikes

According to the IDF, the airstrikes focused on Houthi military infrastructure:


Presidential Palace Compound – allegedly used by Houthi leadership for coordination.

Adar and Hizaz Power Plants – suspected of providing logistical support for military operations.

Fuel Storage Site – believed to be used to sustain drone and missile launches.


The IDF confirmed that about a dozen Israeli Air Force jets were involved in the operation. Senior Israeli leaders monitored the mission from a military command center.


Casualties and Damage

At least 4 people killed and 67 injured, according to Houthi-run media.

Significant damage to energy facilities, raising concerns of power shortages in Sanaa.

Local hospitals reported an influx of wounded civilians.


Why Did Israel Strike Yemen?

The strikes were carried out in direct response to Houthi attacks on Israel:


The Houthis had recently fired a ballistic missile with cluster munitions toward Israel — the first such attack in the conflict.

Repeated missile and drone strikes on Israeli territory have heightened security concerns.

Israel claims the Houthis, backed by Iran, are deliberately escalating the conflict while pledging continued support for Gaza.


Houthi Response

Houthi officials condemned the Israeli strikes, vowing to:


Continue supporting Gaza despite the bombings.

Launch more missile and drone operations against Israel.

Portray the strikes as an “act of aggression against Yemen”.


Regional Implications

The conflict has further complicated the Middle East security landscape:


Risk of escalation involving Iran, Israel, and Gulf nations.

Threats to Red Sea shipping lanes, already vulnerable due to Houthi activity.

Humanitarian concerns as Yemen continues to face war, famine, and displacement.


Key Takeaways

  1. Israel struck military sites in Sanaa, including the presidential compound and power plants.
  2. 4 dead, 67 injured, mostly civilians, according to local sources.
  3. Houthis recently launched a ballistic missile with cluster munitions at Israel.
  4. Israeli leadership closely monitored the air operation.
  5. Houthis vow to retaliate and support Gaza despite losses.


FAQ's

1. Why did Israel bomb Yemen on August 24, 2025?
Israel conducted airstrikes in response to repeated Houthi missile and drone attacks, including a recent ballistic missile strike with cluster munitions.

2. Which sites were targeted in Sanaa?
The presidential palace compound, two power plants (Adar and Hizaz), and a fuel storage site were hit.

3. How many casualties were reported?
At least 4 people were killed and 67 injured, according to Houthi media.

4. Who are the Houthis, and why are they attacking Israel?
The Houthis are an Iran-backed group in Yemen, aligned against Israel and supportive of Gaza, launching missiles and drones toward Israel.

5. What are the global implications of this conflict?
Rising tension could destabilize the region, threaten Red Sea trade routes, and draw in regional powers like Iran and Gulf states.