Huthi rebels probably deployed cluster munitions in Israel for the first time - Houthi Militia Deploys Cluster Munitions in Israel for Initial Time
The conflict between Israel and the Houthi militia in Yemen continues to escalate, with both sides engaging in regular attacks. On Friday evening, the Houthi militia reportedly used cluster munitions in a rocket attack on the international airport in Tel Aviv.
According to the Israeli military, the rocket was launched from Yemen and broke apart in mid-air, with a fragment hitting a location near the airport. The Israeli air defense was capable of intercepting this type of munition, but it's unclear if there were any casualties from the attack.
The Houthi militia expressed solidarity with Islamic Hamas in their attacks on Israel, while Iran, a Houthi ally, has also been accused of using cluster munitions, according to Amnesty International. The 12-day war between Iran and the Jewish state in June 2023 saw Iran violating international humanitarian law by using cluster munitions, as reported by Amnesty International.
Witnesses in Sanaa reported heavy explosions and saw flames and smoke from an oil facility and a power plant during the attack. The Israeli air force has been frequently carrying out airstrikes on militia targets in Yemen in response to these attacks.
Since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, the Houthi militia in Yemen has been regularly attacking Israel with rockets and drones. This marks the first time the Houthi militia is suspected of using cluster munitions in a rocket attack on Israel, according to the Israeli military statement made on the following Sunday.
The Israeli military has not yet commented on the attacks in Sanaa. On Sunday, the Israeli air force reportedly targeted sites in the capital, Sanaa, Yemen. The rocket attack occurred just days after the Israeli air force targeted sites in the capital, Sanaa, Yemen, on Sunday.
The international airport in Tel Aviv was targeted in the rocket attack, as was reported by media outlets. The rocket fired on Friday evening probably contained multiple smaller bomblets designed to explode on impact.
The conflict between Israel and the Houthi militia in Yemen remains a significant concern, with both sides showing no signs of de-escalation. As the situation continues to develop, updates will be provided.
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