At least six people were killed and 86 others injured after Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, according to a statement released by the Houthi-controlled health authorities. The strikes, which took place late at night, have once again brought the spotlight on the escalating regional conflict between Israel and Iran-backed groups, with Yemen’s Houthi rebels now playing a growing role.

The airstrikes came just two days after the Houthis fired a long-range missile towards Israel, an attack that was intercepted before it could cause significant damage. The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen including the capital Sanaa, have openly aligned themselves with Iran-backed militias across the Middle East. Their latest move targeting Israel signals a dangerous widening of the battlefield beyond Gaza and Lebanon.

According to reports, the airstrikes targeted multiple sites believed to be linked to Houthi military infrastructure, including weapons depots, communication hubs, and suspected missile launch sites. Witnesses described powerful explosions shaking entire neighborhoods, leaving behind destroyed homes, damaged markets, and overwhelmed hospitals struggling to treat the wounded.

In a televised statement, Houthi officials condemned the strikes as an “act of aggression” and vowed retaliation. They also claimed that some of those killed were civilians, a point that could further fuel anger within Yemen and the wider region.

Israel has not immediately confirmed responsibility for the airstrikes, but military analysts note that such strikes are consistent with Israel’s strategy of preemptive action against groups aligned with Iran. In recent months, Israeli security officials have repeatedly warned that the Houthis are attempting to expand their operations to threaten Israeli territory and shipping lanes in the Red Sea.

The regional implications of this attack are significant. The Houthis are part of the “Axis of Resistance,” an alliance of groups supported by Iran, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and various militias in Iraq and Syria. With the Houthis now directly engaging Israel, the risk of a multi-front escalation in the Middle East grows more serious.

The humanitarian impact is also concerning. Yemen is already grappling with one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with millions dependent on aid after years of civil war. Strikes on the capital not only cause immediate casualties but also disrupt already fragile medical and relief operations. Aid workers have warned that any new wave of conflict could worsen conditions for Yemen’s vulnerable population.

The United Nations and international powers are closely monitoring the situation. Early reactions from global diplomatic circles highlight fears that the Israel-Houthi clashes could spiral into a wider conflict, complicating efforts to stabilize Yemen’s fragile truce between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government.

Experts say this attack signals a new phase in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Israel’s confrontation is no longer limited to Gaza or Hezbollah in Lebanon but is now expanding into the southern Arabian Peninsula, making the conflict even more unpredictable.

As the dust settles in Sanaa, the immediate concern remains for the injured and the families of those killed. However, the broader worry is whether this will trigger a cycle of retaliation between Israel and the Houthis, dragging Yemen deeper into conflict and adding another dangerous layer to the already volatile Middle East.

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