Death Toll Rises in Sanaa Following Israeli Retaliation for Houthi Attack

The death toll in Sanaa has risen to at least six, with 86 others wounded, following a major Israeli retaliatory strike against Houthi targets. The bombardment came after the Houthis launched a ballistic missile at Israel that was reportedly armed with a highly dangerous cluster bomb warhead.
The Houthi-run health ministry released the casualty figures, noting that more than 20 of the wounded are in critical condition, suggesting the death toll could climb further. The strikes hit multiple locations, including a building in the city center and an oil facility.
The Israeli government has defended the operation as a necessary response to Houthi aggression. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the rebel group that it is “learning the hard way” and will continue to pay a “very heavy price” for its actions against Israel.
The grim statistics from Sanaa highlight the lethal nature of this escalating long-distance conflict. Each act of aggression is being met with an even more forceful reaction, with civilians in Yemen bearing the immediate and tragic brunt of the violence.