In a sweeping display of military precision and strategic resolve, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched a second powerful airstrike campaign on Yemen within 24 hours, targeting infrastructure critical to the Iran-backed Houthi terror regime. The centerpiece of the operation: the complete disabling of Sanaa International Airport, a vital hub for arms transfers, terrorist movements, and Houthi logistical operations.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Tuesday that its fighter jets carried out a wave of coordinated airstrikes aimed at crippling Houthi terror capabilities across northern Yemen. The strikes were launched in response to ongoing missile and drone attacks on Israel, including a direct hit on Ben Gurion Airport just two days earlier that wounded several civilians and forced widespread flight cancellations.
"The IDF will respond with force to any actor—near or far—who threatens the security of the State of Israel," the military stated.
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THE ISRAELI STRIKES IN YEMEN:
So far 20 strikes have been registered in Yemen.
Alongside the airport in Sana’a, Yemeni channels report an attack on the Haziz power station in the Sahanan district and the Bani Hareth area of ​​the capital Sanaa.
One of the most significant… https://t.co/unKJ8kc5ut pic.twitter.com/gYiCpAgsbs
Target #1: Sanaa International Airport—Neutralized
The main runway, hangars, and key logistics centers at Sanaa International Airport were completely destroyed, rendering the airfield inoperable. According to military sources, the airport served as a central node in the smuggling of Iranian weapons and personnel into Houthi-controlled territory. The IDF said it warned civilians in advance, broadcasting an unprecedented evacuation order in Arabic issued by IDF Spokesperson Col. Avichay Adraee.
“Failure to leave the area endangers your lives,” Adraee warned in a stark message delivered with aerial maps and real-time intelligence.
Saudi outlets including Al Hadath and Al Arabiya reported chaos and panic near the airfield, with roads sealed off, residents fleeing, and shops shuttered as the airstrikes commenced.
Unprovoked, #Yeman's Houthis struck a missile on #Israel's airport. Flight insurance surged and international carriers suspended their flights to Israel. The Jewish state responded. Sanaa Airport and all the planes on its tarmac were no more (see video). For safe measure, Israel… pic.twitter.com/cuehFtQYb8
— Hussain Abdul-Hussain (@hahussain) May 6, 2025
Target #2: Power Stations Around Sanaa
In a further effort to cripple the Houthi war machine, Israeli fighter jets struck several power stations around the capital—facilities believed to be dual-use, supplying both electricity and operational support to the militia’s command structure. The IDF emphasized the strategic nature of the targets, citing their importance to the regime’s terror activities.
Target #3: Al-Amran Cement Factory—Terror Infrastructure Disrupted
Also hit was the Al-Amran cement plant, located north of Sanaa, which Israeli intelligence identified as a central facility for manufacturing tunnel infrastructure and military compounds. The plant, beyond its economic value, plays a pivotal role in Houthi military engineering.
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The Israeli military says its airstrikes have completely knocked Sanaa Airport in Yemen out of operation. pic.twitter.com/4f8dnSFTrS
“Damaging this facility is a direct blow to the terror regime’s economy and its military expansion,” the IDF declared.
Expanded Operations Near Hodeidah
This latest wave follows Monday’s strikes near the port city of Hodeidah, more than 1,200 miles from Israeli airspace. Roughly 20 IAF jets participated, targeting dozens of Houthi-linked assets, including a major port terminal used for smuggling Iranian weaponry and a concrete plant in Bajil used for tunnel and base construction.
The IDF released footage of Monday’s strikes, showing in-flight refueling operations and precision-guided bombings, underscoring Israel’s global reach and operational sophistication.
Hodeidah Port -GONE
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Sana'a International Airport - GONE
Electricity in Sana'a - GONE pic.twitter.com/zwNoFKTrl9
Strategic Message to Iran and Its Proxies
The IDF left little doubt about the broader geopolitical context of the strikes. Iran’s direct funding, arming, and operational guidance of the Houthis has turned Yemen into another forward base for terror against Israel. The strikes represent a bold warning to Tehran: Israeli red lines will be enforced anywhere, at any range.
“The IDF remains determined to act forcefully against anyone who poses a threat to Israeli citizens, at any range necessary,” the military reiterated.
This two-pronged campaign—the first of its kind—sends a clear message: missile fire on Israeli soil will be met with overwhelming retaliation, no matter how far the enemy hides.
