Tue Oct 01 04:22:56 UTC 2024: ## Israel Strikes Yemen Ports and Power Plants, Blaming Houthis for Airport Attack

**Hudaydah, Yemen** – A series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Yemen’s port city of Hudaydah on Sunday sparked massive fires and explosions, according to social media footage and reports from the Houthi-controlled Al Masirah TV.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strikes, stating they targeted power plants and the port used by the Houthi rebels to transfer Iranian weapons. The strikes came in retaliation for a missile attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv, launched by the Houthis the previous day.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was present at the airport during the attack, which prompted the Israeli response.

The Houthis, an Iranian-backed rebel group, consider Israel an enemy.

This incident follows a series of escalating tensions in the region, including recent rocket attacks between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in Lebanon, leading to casualties on both sides.

**Lebanon Under Siege**

Airstrikes in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of nine people, including two children and a pregnant woman, in the town of Shebaa.

The IDF claimed to have killed a Hezbollah air unit commander during these operations.

Amidst the ongoing conflict, the BBC reported on explosions in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, and on the border with Lebanon, raising concerns of further escalation.

The BBC also captured footage of the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, highlighting the devastating impact on civilians fleeing their homes.

**International Reactions**

The ongoing conflict has prompted international concern, with Sir Keir Starmer urging British citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately.

Amidst the escalating situation, Israel’s raid on the offices of news broadcaster Al Jazeera in the occupied West Bank further heightened tensions.

The BBC provides updates on the rapidly evolving situation, including reports on evacuations, airstrikes, and the growing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.

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