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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Sanaa, Damaging Civilian Infrastructure

9/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

Houthi-affiliated media reported Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, targeting a command and control hideout, as confirmed by local residents.
Yemen's Ministry of Health acknowledged damage to a medical station on al-Sitteen Street.
The Yemen Oil and Gas Corporation noted impacts on civilian infrastructure.
Israeli officials have not commented, amid broader military actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.
Ongoing assessments are being conducted regarding damage and potential casualties.

History

Historical Context

The Houthi Movement seized Yemen's capital, Sanaa, in 2014, igniting a civil war that drew in regional powers, including Saudi Arabia. Following the October 2023 Gaza war, the Houthis launched missile attacks on Israel, prompting Israeli airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. This ongoing conflict has left over 20 million Yemenis in need of humanitarian assistance, highlighting the region's instability.

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Story summary

Houthi-affiliated media reported Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, targeting a command and control hideout, as confirmed by local residents.
Yemen's Ministry of Health acknowledged damage to a medical station on al-Sitteen Street.
The Yemen Oil and Gas Corporation noted impacts on civilian infrastructure.
Israeli officials have not commented, amid broader military actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.
Ongoing assessments are being conducted regarding damage and potential casualties.

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