Israeli fighter jets target Houthi military infrastructure in Yemen

Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets have conducted a series of intelligence-based airstrikes on military targets in Yemen, targeting key infrastructure associated with the Houthi regime. 

The strikes, which took place on the western coast and inland areas of Yemen, were authorized following the approval of operational plans by Israel's Chief of the General Staff, Minister of Defense, and Prime Minister, Caliber.Az reports, citing Israeli Defense Forces.

According to the IDF, the targets hit in the airstrikes include military facilities used by the Houthi regime, which has repeatedly launched attacks on Israeli territory. 

The strikes focused on military infrastructure located at Sana’a International Airport, as well as the Hezyaz and Ras Kanatib power stations. Additional strikes targeted key ports in Al-Hudaydah, Salif, and Ras Kanatib, located on Yemen's western coast.

Note that, on December 25, Houthi group issued a warning to the United States, threatening to target US interests in the Middle East if airstrikes on Yemen continue. In a video posted on X, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, a member of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, said, "We caution Americans against targeting Yemen. If they do not stop, we will strike US interests in the region, ignoring any red lines."

The threat follows the Houthis' claim that they downed a US F/A-18 fighter jet over the Red Sea on Sunday, using a combination of cruise missiles and drones. However, US Central Command (CENTCOM) later confirmed the jet was downed by "friendly fire."

By Aghakazim Guliyev