Israel's airstrike on energy infrastructure in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, injured more than 30 people.
On the 24th (local time), the Al-Masirah broadcast operated by the Houthi rebels in Yemen reported that the Hidgez power plant and others south of Sana'a were bombed around 4 p.m. However, according to this media outlet, the local air defense system had mostly intercepted the Israeli aircraft.
Local health authorities reported that this resulted in 2 deaths and 35 injuries.
This airstrike was carried out as a retaliation against the Houthi's launch of ballistic missiles at Israel on the 22nd. Previously, the Houthis had continuously fired missiles and drones at Israel, pushing for support for Palestine since the outbreak of the Gaza War in October 2023.
According to a video released by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, on this day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu observed the airstrike process from the Kiryat military base in Tel Aviv and said, "We targeted strategic objectives such as the presidential palace, power plants, and fuel storage facilities," adding, "The operation was carried out perfectly."
The Israeli military explained in a statement that the targets included military facilities housing the Yemeni presidential palace, two power plants, and fuel storage facilities.