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**Summary:**

The article reports that Israel launched airstrikes on Sanaa, Yemen, on September 25, 2025, in response to a Houthi drone attack on Eilat the previous day that injured 22 people. Israeli officials claim the strikes targeted Houthi military camps, killing dozens of operatives and destroying drone and weapons stockpiles. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have been targeting Israel and Israeli-linked vessels since the Gaza war began in 2023, citing solidarity with Palestinians. Israel has previously carried out strikes in Yemen, targeting infrastructure and Houthi leaders.

**News Article:**

**Israeli Airstrikes Hit Sanaa After Drone Attack on Eilat**

**Sanaa/Jerusalem, September 25, 2025:** Israeli warplanes struck Yemen’s Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Thursday, escalating tensions in the region following a drone attack on the Israeli resort city of Eilat. The strikes, confirmed by both Houthi media and Israeli officials, follow a Houthi-claimed drone attack on Eilat on Wednesday that left 22 people injured.

An AFP correspondent reported explosions in Sanaa as Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah television reported “Israeli aggression.” The strikes coincided with the scheduled broadcast of a pre-recorded speech by Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Huthi.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated on social media platform X that Israel had delivered a “powerful blow” to Houthi targets in Sanaa, claiming dozens of Houthi operatives were killed. He alleged that the strikes targeted “military camps,” and resulted in the destruction of drone and weaponry stockpiles.

The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have intensified their attacks on Israel and vessels they deem linked to the country since the beginning of the Gaza war in 2023, stating their actions are in solidarity with Palestinians.

Israel has responded with strikes targeting infrastructure and Houthi leaders in Yemen. In August, Israel assassinated the head of the Houthi government Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi and other senior officials. Earlier this month, Israeli strikes reportedly killed 46 people, including journalists.

The escalating conflict raises concerns about regional stability and the potential for further escalation between Israel and Iranian-backed groups in the region. The strikes are certain to further inflame tensions in the already volatile Middle East and further complicate any potential peace process.

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