Israel Launches Airstrike on Yemeni Capital in Retaliation for Houthi Drone Attack

In a significant escalation of tensions, the Israeli military carried out a series of airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, on Friday, a day after a Houthi rebel drone strike hit the Israeli city of Eilat. According to the Israeli military, the airstrikes targeted sites linked to the Houthi militia, a rebel group backed by Iran, which has been involved in the ongoing Yemeni civil war.However, eyewitnesses reported that one of the airstrikes hit a residential building in Sana'a, raising concerns about civilian casualties. The Israeli military claimed that the strikes were aimed at disrupting the Houthi's ability to launch further attacks on Israel.The airstrikes come in response to a drone attack on Thursday that hit Eilat, a city in southern Israel. The Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attack, which was seen as a significant escalation of the group's capabilities. The drone strike caused no casualties, but it marked a worrying development for Israel, which has been on high alert for potential threats from Iranian-backed groups in the region.The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing since 2015, with the Houthi rebels fighting against the Yemeni government and a Saudi-led coalition that has been supporting the government. Israel has been providing military support to the coalition, and the airstrikes on Sana'a are likely to further complicate the already complex conflict.The Israeli military has said that it will continue to take action against the Houthi rebels and other groups that pose a threat to its security. The airstrikes on Sana'a are a clear indication of Israel's willingness to take a more active role in the conflict, and they are likely to have significant implications for the region.