Jakarta, dmtNews – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes in Yemen on Sunday, September 29, targeting Houthi militia positions in retaliation for recent rocket fire aimed at Israel. This follows a series of aggressive military actions by Israel, which previously targeted Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The IDF stated that the airstrikes were a response to rockets fired by the Houthis over the past two days. The operation involved dozens of aircraft, including fighter jets, which attacked power plants and ports in Ras Issa and Hodeidah. This escalation adds to the ongoing confrontations Israel faces with Iranian-backed militias in the region.
Over the past year, the IDF claims that the Houthis have operated under Iranian guidance and funding, collaborating with Iraqi militias to attack Israel and disrupt regional stability. “In the last year, the Houthis have been operating under Iranian directives and funding, working with Iraqi militias to strike Israel, undermining regional stability and global shipping freedom,” stated an IDF announcement.
Reports from Reuters indicated that the airstrikes resulted in widespread power outages in Hodeidah, impacting the port city significantly.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasized the IDF’s commitment to responding to threats, asserting, “Our message is clear – for us, no place is too far.”
In the context of recent military operations, the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon has intensified the conflict for the militia, which has faced a series of deadly attacks, including the destruction of communication devices used by its members. Israel is widely believed to have been behind these attacks, although they have neither confirmed nor denied the actions.
The airstrikes in Yemen resulted in at least four deaths and 29 injuries, highlighting the escalating violence in the region.
In Lebanon, Israel has been conducting airstrikes targeting Hezbollah for the past two weeks, resulting in the deaths of several key figures within the militia. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported significant casualties, with at least 32 people killed in Ain Deleb and 21 in Baalbek-Hermel, as well as 14 healthcare workers killed in the recent conflict.
Witnesses in Beirut reported the presence of Israeli drones and subsequent explosions, indicating ongoing military operations. Families have been displaced, with many seeking refuge along the Zaitunay Bay, as they struggle to cope with the consequences of the conflict.
As the violence continues in both Lebanon and Gaza, where airstrikes by Israel have led to numerous casualties among Palestinian civilians, the situation remains tense. The Israeli military has reported high casualties in Gaza, totaling over 41,595 Palestinian deaths since October 2023, with ongoing military actions against Hamas.
