Israel Strikes Yemen Following Houthi Regime’s Cluster Bomb Missile Attack

Israeli fighter jets carried out a strike on the presidential palace in Yemen’s capital in response to the Houthi rebels’ use of a cluster bomb missile. This marked the first direct attack on the palace since the rebels entered the regional conflict. The Israeli air force confirmed the strike, emphasizing the retaliatory nature of the operation. Binyamin Netanyahu condemned the Houthi regime’s actions, stating that they would ‘pay a heavy price’ for their aggression and affiliation with Iran. The incident highlighted the escalating tensions in the region, as foreign powers become more directly involved in the Yemeni conflict.