Israel struck several places of SANA, the capital of Yemen, on Tuesday (6), including the main airport, which, according to the Israeli army, was “completely disabled”.
The Israeli army said in a statement, “The Israeli Defense Forces (FDI) quickly struck the Houthi terrorist infrastructure at the main Sana airport, and they completely suspended the site,” the Israeli army said.
Defense Forces said that the fighters “disintegrated” the airport in 15 minutes and reached a concrete factory.
At least one person died and three others were injured in the attack, according to the Houthi Ministry of Health.
The Israeli army previously issued an alert to evacuate the airport, which represents the first time that the defense forces issued such notification in Yemen more than 1,600 km from Israel.
The rebel leader, Mohammed Al -Bukhari, promised revenge on the Israelis, saying to Arab television: “We will face climbing with climbing, and there are multiple goals within the Zionist entity, and sensitive goals, which will cost great losses.”
Houthi attack in Israel
Tuesday (6) The attacks are a major escalation between Hethis, with the support of Iran and the Israeli army, which is quickly intensified in recent days.
Sunday (4), a ballistic missile Inventive Israeli air defenses Foreign foreign investment said that it had reached an area near Ben Gurion International Airport, after he tried many failed objection.
The attack appears to be the first time that the Israeli international airport is a successful target for the group.
OS HOUTHIS Take up the attackHe said that he was in response to the Israeli attack in Gaza, and he warned that he would “impose a comprehensive air bloc” on Israel, “reaching airports again and again,” especially Ben Gurion.
The group also appealed to international airlines to plan and cancel all trips taboo to Israeli airports.
S. The last attack by Israel against Sana International Airport This happened in December, killing at least three people and wounding 30 others, according to Al -Masra TV.
The answer of the Israeli Prime Minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised revenge for the attack.
He said in a video posted on social networks on Sunday (4):
In a later publication, he also promised to respond to Iran: “Israel will respond to the Houthi attack against our main airport, and at the present time we choose, to its Iranian terrorist presidents.”
President Trump is completely right!
Houthi attacks are emitted by Iran. Israel will respond to the Houthi attack on our main airport, and at the time and place of our choice, to Iranian terrorist masters. pic.twitter.com/eo4hyuznsi
– Benjamin Netanyahu – Benjamin Netanyahu (Netanyahu) May 4, 2025
This revenge began on Monday (5), when the Israeli forces led A series of attacks against the port of Hodeidah – The second largest in Yemen – and a near cement factory, killing at least one person and hurting 35 others, according to the Ministry of Health.
And foreign direct investment said that 20 of their fighters participated in this mission – the first Israeli attacks in Yemen for months – reaching dozens of goals of Hodia and the surrounding areas.
The Houthi -run TV channel said that the Hudaida port had hit at least six times and confirmed the attack on the near cement factory.
Foreign foreign investment claimed that the maritime port is used to transport Iranian weapons, military equipment and other terrorism -related needs. “