Sanaa, Yemen – Israel launched an airstrike targeting a command headquarters in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, according to reports from Al Masirah television and confirmed by officials from both sides of the conflict. the attack marks a significant escalation in regional tensions amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and raises concerns about a potential broadening of the conflict.
The strike occurred in an area between two mountains utilized as a command and control center,Reuters reported,citing Sanaa residents. While the extent of damage remains unknown, the Yemeni oil and gas company alleges that Israeli jets also targeted medical stations on Jalan Al-Sitteen in Sanaa. This attack comes as the Houthi movement in Yemen, which controls Sanaa, has voiced support for Hamas and warned against further Israeli actions in Gaza.
Spokesmen for Yemen’s al-Asbahi Ministry of Health and the Houthi military, Yahya Saree, have both confirmed the attack. As of this reporting, there has been no direct comment from Israel. The strike’s timing and target suggest a potential attempt to disrupt Houthi capabilities or signal a deterrent against any direct involvement in the conflict. the situation remains fluid, with the potential for further retaliatory actions and increased regional instability.