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May 2025 Israeli attacks on Yemen

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May 2025 Israeli attacks on Yemen
Part of the Red Sea crisis, the U.S.-led airstrikes in Yemen (March 2025–present), and the Middle Eastern crisis (2023–present)
TypeAirstrikes
Location
Yemen
Date5 May 2025 – present
Executed by
Casualties7+ killed, 80+ injured

On 5 May 2025, Israel launched a series of airstrikes against the Houthi movement in Yemen, in response to a Houthi ballistic missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport the day before.[1] Among the targets was Sanaa International Airport, which was bombed and destroyed along with several aircraft by the Israeli Air Force.[2][3][4]

Background

After the March 2025 ceasefire ended with Israeli surprise attacks on the Gaza Strip, the Houthis resumed attacking Israel with ballistic missiles. After 26 missiles were intercepted, on May 4, 2025, a ballistic missile hit near Ben Gurion Airport, causing the cancellation of many flights. As a result, Israeli Air Force aircraft attacked Hodeidah Port the following day with dozens of munitions.[5]

Attack

5 May

On 5 May, more than 30 Israeli Air Force aircraft attacked nine Houthi targets using approximately 50 munitions. Among the attack targets was the al-Imran cement factory east of Hodeidah. Reports from Yemen indicated there were dead and wounded at the cement factory. Houthi-linked media reported four people were killed and 42 others were injured.[6] According to an Israeli security source: "We destroyed Hodeidah port and concrete factories that were used for manufacturing weapons."[7][8] Although the Houthis condemned it as a joint raid of "US-Israeli aggression," the U.S. denied involvement.[9]

6 May

On 6 May, Israeli forces targeted Sanaa International Airport, effectively disabling it by striking the runway, al-Dailami Air Base, the departure hall, and three civilian planes. The Israel Defense Forces claimed that the Houthis were using the airport to "transfer weapons and operatives." It also struck power stations in Sanaa, claiming that they served as "significant electricity supply infrastructure" for the Houthis.[10] According to Houthi-linked media, three people were killed and another 38 were wounded.[11] Three aircraft belonging to Yemenia were also reported to have been destroyed on the ground.[12] According to the Airport director, Khaled al-Shaief, "around $500 million in losses were caused by the Israeli aggression" on the airport.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ Ari, Lior Ben; Eichner, Itamar; Zeiton, Yoav (2025-05-05). "אחרי פיצוץ הטיל החות'י בנתב"ג: הרוגים ופצועים בתקיפות ישראליות בחודיידה" [After the Houthi missile explosion at Ben Gurion Airport: Dead and wounded in Israeli strikes in Hodeidah]. Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  2. ^ Boxerman, Aaron; Nereim, Vivian (2025-05-06). "Israel Bombs Yemen's Main Airport in Retaliation for Houthi Strike". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  3. ^ "Sanaa airport official says facility 'completely destroyed' by Israeli strikes". The Times of Israel. May 6, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  4. ^ "2025 aircraft incidents in Yemen Wikibase". Aviation Safety Network. Flight Safety Foundation. May 6, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  5. ^ Baruch, Uzi (2025-05-05). ""נגמרו המשחקים": הרוגים ופצועים בתקיפות ישראליות בחודיידה" ["Games are over": Dead and wounded in Israeli attacks on Hodeidah]. Arutz Sheva (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  6. ^ "Israeli airstrikes rock Yemen after Tel Aviv airport attack". Al Jazeera. April 5, 2025. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  7. ^ "גורם ביטחוני על התקיפות בתימן: "השמדנו את נמל חודיידה ומפעלי בטון"" [Security source on the attacks in Yemen: "We destroyed the port of Hodeidah and concrete factories"]. JDN (in Hebrew). 2025-05-05. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  8. ^ "مسؤول إسرائيلي: دمّرنا ميناء الحديدة بالكامل بـ48 قنبلة" [Israeli official: We completely destroyed the port of Hodeidah with 48 bombs.]. AlHadath (in Arabic). 2025-05-05. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  9. ^ "Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after missile attack near airport". BBC News. 2025-05-05. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
  10. ^ "Israel attacks main airport in Yemen's capital Sanaa". BBC News. 2025-05-06. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  11. ^ Everett, Mariamne; Kestler-D'Amours, Jillian; Stepansky, Joseph (2025-05-06). "Israel bombs Yemen's Sanaa airport in second round of strikes in 24 hours". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  12. ^ "Israel attacks main airport in Yemen's capital Sanaa". BBC News. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  13. ^ "Yemen's Houthis say attacks on Israel not in ceasefire deal in 'any way'". Al Jazeera. 2025-05-07. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
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