At least 35 people were killed in Israeli air strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Wednesday, according to the Iran-backed group's health ministry.
The Israeli military said it struck military targets in the capital Sanaa and al-Jawf province, including what it called the Houthis' military public relations headquarters, in response to recent missile and drone attacks on Israel.
However, the Houthis' military spokesman claimed the targets were civilian, stating journalists and passersby were among the dead when the offices of two newspapers were hit.
In the early hours of Thursday, the Israeli military reported intercepting a missile launched from Yemen.
The Houthis have not commented on the launch, but one of their leaders has vowed to retaliate against the Israeli strikes with all our might.
Last month, an Israeli strike in Sanaa had resulted in the death of Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and several ministers.
Videos posted online on Wednesday afternoon captured large clouds of black smoke rising from multiple explosions in Sanaa, as first responders searched through debris.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) indicated that it targeted various military installations, including camps responsible for launching drone assaults on its territory.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the IDF's actions are a direct response to Houthi aggression against Israel, vowing to continue strikes against perceived threats.
Meanwhile, the Houthis claimed the strikes hit crucial civilian infrastructure, including a medical station and media offices, raising concerns over the safety of non-combatants in the conflict.
Mahdi al-Mashat, head of Yemen's Houthi Supreme Political Council, warned that all Israelis should remain alert for repercussions from the attacks, confidently stating that the Houthi response will be forceful.
This incident highlights the escalating violence in Yemen, amidst a backdrop of ongoing warfare between the Houthis and other regional powers since their takeover a decade ago.
