07-05-2025

Escalating Middle East Conflict: Israel and Yemen

Date: 07-05-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cbsnews.com: 3 | edition.cnn.com: 1 | foxnews.com: 5
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Summary

The conflict between Israel and Yemen's Houthi rebels intensified with Israel launching airstrikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa, targeting the main airport, and the US conducting airstrikes in response to Houthi missile attacks on Israel. The situation is further complicated by Israeli plans to seize control of Gaza, sparking concerns over humanitarian crises and regional instability.

Key Points

  • Israel launched airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa international airport, disabling it and striking power plants in retaliation for Houthi missile attacks on Israel's main airport.
  • The US conducted airstrikes in Yemen, targeting Houthi rebels, and later announced it would stop bombing after the Houthis stated they 'don't want to fight'.
  • Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Gaza would be 'entirely destroyed' and its inhabitants would 'leave in great numbers' following an Israeli victory.
  • The conflict has raised concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, with the UN's World Food Program depleting its food stocks and residents reporting severe malnutrition and medicine shortages.
  • The US and Israel have been involved in a series of military operations in the region, with the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group operating in the Middle East amidst tensions with the Houthis.

Articles in this Cluster

Israel attacks main airport in Yemen's capital SanaaBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa, targeting the main airport, which is controlled by the Houthis. The strikes destroyed three civilian planes, the departures hall, and the runway, and killed at least three people. The Houthis vowed to respond, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that anyone targeting Israel would be held accountable. The attacks came after the Houthis fired a missile near Israel's main airport, prompting Israel to respond.
Entities: Israel, Yemen, Sanaa, Houthis, Benjamin NetanyahuTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

For second time in 8 days, U.S. fighter jet assigned to USS Truman is lost in Red Sea - CBS News

A U.S. F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet assigned to the USS Harry S. Truman was lost in the Red Sea for the second time in eight days due to an arrestment failure during landing, with the two pilots sustaining minor injuries. The incident occurred as the Truman Carrier Strike Group operates in the Middle East amidst tensions with Yemen's Houthi militants.
Entities: USS Harry S. Truman, F/A-18E Super Hornet, Red Sea, Yemen, Houthi militantsTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Israeli official says Gaza will be "entirely destroyed," Palestinians "will start to leave in great numbers" - CBS News

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Gaza would be 'entirely destroyed' and its inhabitants would 'leave in great numbers' for other countries following an Israeli victory. The Israeli plan to seize control of Gaza has raised concerns, but residents believe it won't change the dire humanitarian situation due to ongoing Israeli blockades and military actions. The UN's World Food Program has depleted its food stocks in Gaza, and residents report severe malnutrition and medicine shortages, with some attributing the crisis to Israeli actions.
Entities: Bezalel Smotrich, Gaza, Israel, Hamas, Gaza StripTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Yemen's main airport in Sanaa disabled in airstrikes, Israel's military says - CBS News

Israel's military launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, disabling the country's international airport in Sanaa and striking several power plants. The strikes came in retaliation for a Houthi missile strike on Israel's main airport near Tel Aviv. The airstrikes are part of an ongoing conflict between Israel and the Houthis, who have been targeting Israel in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Entities: Israel, Yemen, Houthi rebels, Sanaa, Tel AvivTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Israel launches strikes on Yemen’s international airport | CNN

The article reports on Israel launching strikes on Yemen's international airport in Sanaa, as well as other global news including India's military operation against Pakistan, Canada-US relations, Germany's new chancellor, and various other international events.
Entities: Israel, Yemen, Sanaa, India, PakistanTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Israel issues 'immediate' airport evacuation order in Houthi controlled capital | Fox News

The Israel Defense Force (IDF) issued an immediate evacuation order for the area around Yemen's Sana'a International Airport, warning of potential danger. The move came after Israel struck Houthi targets in Yemen in response to a missile attack on Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport. The Houthis have vowed to hit Israel with a comprehensive aerial blockade.
Entities: Israel Defense Force, Yemen, Sana'a International Airport, Houthis, Ben-Gurion AirportTone: urgentSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Israel signals Trump visit is last chance for hostage negotiations | Fox News

Israel has indicated that US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to the Middle East is a 'window of opportunity' to secure a hostage deal with Hamas, failing which Israel plans to launch a new military operation in Gaza. The Israeli security cabinet has approved a plan to capture all of Gaza and call up tens of thousands of reserve troops. The move has been met with criticism from the Hostages and Missing Families Forum and Qatar, which has been involved in hostage negotiations.
Entities: Israel, Donald Trump, Hamas, Gaza, Benjamin NetanyahuTone: analyticalSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Israeli minister says Gaza must be 'entirely destroyed' | Fox News

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Gaza must be 'entirely destroyed' and Palestinians forced to leave for other countries, sparking controversy. This statement does not represent the official Israeli government policy. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government approved a plan to take over Gaza and hold it for an undefined period, dubbed Operation Gideon's Chariots.
Entities: Bezalel Smotrich, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza, Israel, PalestiniansTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Trump says US will stop bombing Houthis: They 'don't want to fight' | Fox News

US President Donald Trump announced that the US will stop its bombing campaign against the Houthis in Yemen after the group reportedly stated they 'don't want to fight.' Trump claimed the decision was based on information from a 'very good source' indicating the Houthis would cease attacking ships. The US had previously conducted aerial operations against Houthi targets, hitting around 800 locations since mid-March.
Entities: Donald Trump, Houthis, Yemen, US, IsraelTone: neutralSentiment: positiveIntent: inform

US strikes Yemen after Houthi missile attack on Israel's Ben-Gurion airport | Fox News

The US has launched a new round of airstrikes in Yemen after the Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile that landed near Israel's main airport, Ben Gurion Airport, on Sunday. The Houthis vowed to continue attacks on Israeli airports, warning of a 'comprehensive aerial blockade' on Israel. The US military has been carrying out an intensified campaign of daily airstrikes targeting the Houthis since March 15, aiming to restore freedom of navigation and American deterrence. At least 16 people were wounded in the US strikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would respond to the Houthis and their 'Iranian terror masters.'
Entities: US, Yemen, Houthis, Israel, Ben Gurion AirportTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform