• Israeli airstrikes in Yemen killed at least 35 and injured over 130 on Wednesday.
• Strikes targeted military operations and claimed civilian casualties, including journalists.
• The attacks are part of retaliation following Houthi missile strikes on Israel.
• The Houthis have escalated their attacks in support of Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict.
• The conflict has left Yemen's humanitarian situation deteriorating further.

On September 10, 2025, Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and al-Jawf province resulted in the deaths of at least 35 people and injuries to over 130 others, according to reports from the Houthi health ministry. The strikes targeted a range of facilities, including military sites and what the Israeli military termed "the Houthis' military public relations headquarters" in response to ongoing Houthi missile attacks on Israel, which have increased significantly since the conflict in Gaza began in October 2023, according to aljazeera, reuters, and scmp.

The strikes reportedly hit multiple civilian sites, including residential buildings and media offices in Sanaa. Eyewitnesses reported substantial damage, with a large plume of smoke rising from the affected areas. The exact toll of casualties is still being assessed as rescue operations continue, as noted by Houthi spokesmen and trtglobal and aa.

Israeli military sources claimed that the strikes were directed at military installations used by Houthi forces, including command and control centers, in response to a series of missile and drone attacks aimed at Israeli territory. The hostilities between Israel and the Houthis have intensified, particularly after the latter launched a drone attack that struck an airport in southern Israel just days prior, triggering military retaliation, according to multiple reports from aa, dawn, and bbc.

Houthi officials have condemned the airstrikes, framing them as acts of aggression and urging their supporters to retaliate against Israeli targets. The Houthis have consistently framed their military actions as solidarity with the Palestinian cause amid the ongoing situation in Gaza, further complicating the regional dynamics, as highlighted by africanews and aa.