The death toll from Israel’s latest airstrikes on Yemen’s rebel-held capital Sanaa has climbed to 10, health officials said Monday.
Multiple strikes shook the city on Sunday, days after the Iran-backed Houthis fired a missile at Israel that its military said was the first cluster bomb attack from the group since 2023.
According to the Houthis and Israel’s military, the airstrikes hit a facility of Yemen’s main oil company, which is controlled by the rebels, along with a power plant and a military site near the presidential palace. Witnesses reported a massive fireball and thick smoke rising over the capital.
Anees al-Asbahi, spokesperson of the Houthi-run Health Ministry, confirmed that 10 people were killed at the oil facility and power plant. He said 102 others were wounded, including seven children and three women, with 21 in critical condition.
The attacks followed last week’s Houthi missile launch toward Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, which caused no casualties or damage after breaking apart mid-air despite interception attempts.
Since the Gaza war began, the Houthis have repeatedly fired missiles and drones at Israel and targeted ships in the Red Sea, declaring their actions as support for Palestinians.
In retaliation, Israel and a US-led coalition have carried out strikes on rebel-held areas in Yemen, including Sanaa and the port city of Hodeida. Israeli bombardments disabled Sanaa airport in May.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration announced a deal with the Houthis to halt airstrikes in exchange for stopping attacks on shipping. The rebels, however, said the agreement did not cover operations against what they view as Israeli-linked targets.