Yemen's Houthi group claimed on Friday that it launched a drone attack on Tel Aviv, targeting two Israeli military sites in a precision operation. The group stated that two drones were employed in what it described as a qualitative military mission carried out in support of the Palestinian people and in response to what they characterized as relentless American aggression.
In a related incident, a Yemeni drone was intercepted near the Dead Sea within Jordanian airspace. The Jordanian army later confirmed that the drone crashed in the Ma'in area of the Madaba governorate. Authorities reported that no casualties resulted from the incident, adding a complex layer to the unfolding situation.
Earlier the same day, the Houthi military spokesperson claimed additional actions against U.S. assets, including the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and other warships operating in the northern Red Sea. U.S. Central Command, however, maintained that its carrier strike group continues 24/7 operations to counter such threats.
Further escalating regional tensions, reports indicate that around 30 U.S. airstrikes have targeted multiple locations in eastern and southern Sanaa, as well as in Marib and Hodeidah, since early Friday morning. Residents in Sanaa recounted the startling sounds of speeding missiles and fighter jets overhead, underscoring the harsh realities of life amid ongoing conflict.
The Houthis have also stated they would cease attacks if Israel halted its operations in Gaza and allowed essential humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, into the region. This conditional stance highlights the intertwined military and humanitarian dimensions of the conflict.
As events continue to develop, these actions reflect the complex interplay between military strategies and humanitarian concerns, serving as a potent reminder to globally connected citizens about the far-reaching impacts of regional conflicts.
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