Israel has launched a major attack on Yemen’s capital Sanaa. In this attack, it has targeted Houthi rebels. According to the information received, the Israeli army attacked energy centers located in Sanaa. Sanaa is currently under the control of Houthi terrorists.
Israel Defense Forces mentioned on their X handle and wrote, “Multiple military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime in Sanaa, Yemen, including a military site in which the presidency palace is located, the Adar and Hizaz power plants, and a site for storing fuel, all used for the military activity of the Houthi regime. These strikes were carried out in response to repeated Houthi attacks on Israel with missiles and UAVs. The Houthis, backed by Iran, continue to exploit civilian infrastructure for terror purposes.”
🎯STRUCK: Multiple military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime in Sanaa, Yemen, including a military site in which the presidency palace is located, the Adar and Hizaz power plants, and a site for storing fuel—all used for the military activity of the Houthi regime.…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) August 24, 2025
According to the IDF, all of these sites were being used by the Houthis for terrorist activities. The IDF stated that it has carried out retaliatory strikes in response. Recently, the Houthis launched attacks on Israel using missiles and UAVs. The Houthi terrorist organization operates under the direction of Iran, which also provides it with funding.
At least two people have been killed and five wounded in the Israeli attack on the Yemeni capital, according to Houthi-affiliated media, Al Jazeera reported. The Israeli army said it targeted Houthi military infrastructure, including a site in the presidential palace and the Asar and Hizaz power plants.
There were around a dozen planes from the Israeli air force used in this attack along with refuellers, and the military says that it’s in response to continued attacks the Houthis have been carrying out against Israel.
