There have been a series of powerful air strikes in Yemen, including on Sanaa International Airport. The attacks came as Houthi leader Abd al-Malek al-Houthi spoke, making the incident even more controversial.
The strikes reportedly targeted the airport’s runways, control tower and departure halls. As a result of the attacks, there are victims and casualties, but their exact number has not yet been specified.
An Israeli source confirmed to Sky News Arabia: “We attacked the international airport in Sanaa.”
According to the Saudi Al-Hadath channel, strikes also hit the Al-Hudaydah port, power plants and oil plants.
Earlier, Cursor reported that the former head of the Israeli National Assembly, Major General Giora Eiland, in an interview emphasized that the Houthis in Yemen have a significant arsenal of missiles and drones, which could be enough to continue attacks on Israel for two years. Despite systematic attacks on their infrastructure, the group fires missiles daily, threatening not only Israel but also international security.
Eiland said the Houthis have hundreds of missiles with a range of up to 2,000 kilometers and drones capable of hitting targets up to 2,500 kilometers away. These weapons threaten the stability of international trade in the Red Sea. Most of the arsenal is produced in Iran, making cutting off arms supplies an important strategic objective.
The general noted that the key problem in the fight against the Houthis is the lack of intelligence.
“We are just starting this work, whereas, for example, with Hezbollah we had fifteen years of experience in intelligence operations,” he emphasized.
More accurate information about the location of arsenals would make it possible to eliminate the threat with minimal risks. To effectively neutralize the Houthis, Eiland proposed the creation of an international coalition that would establish a strict naval and air blockade of Yemen. The blockade should be aimed at preventing arms smuggling from Iran and other countries.
“Yemen has become a state that has lost control. Drastic measures are required to ensure the security of the region,” he said.
Eiland expressed hope that with the advent of the new administration in the United States there will be an opportunity to increase pressure on Yemen. However, he was skeptical about the Americans’ readiness for large-scale action, citing public fatigue from prolonged military conflicts. However, the general believes that the current geopolitical situation requires radical solutions, including the overthrow of regimes, and not limiting ourselves to targeted operations.
Eiland stressed that the fight against the Houthis goes beyond Israel’s national interests and requires a coordinated international approach. The Iran-backed Houthi arsenal remains a powerful tool to destabilize the Middle East. Without the combined efforts of world powers and decisive action, the threat from the Houthis will continue for years to come.