In response to Houthi forces’ third consecutive day of daily attacks on Yemen, Israel has intercepted a missile fired from the country.
Following the missile launch, the Israeli army announced on Saturday that it had activated air raid sirens in various parts of the country.
No serious injuries or harm was reported. Yahya Saree, a spokesman for the Houthis, claimed responsibility for the attack and claimed it was an Israeli operation in Gaza.
As Israel continues to occupy Gaza and the West Bank, the Houthis have increasingly targeted Israel and shipping routes in the Red Sea, claiming that their actions show Palestinians’ solidarity with them.
Prior to Israel blocking all aid into the besieged enclave in early March and the subsequent full resumption of the war, the Houthis did not carry out attacks during the earlier ceasefire in Gaza.
Meanwhile, the US conducted two airstrikes on Yemen’s Kamaran Island and as-Salif district in the Hodeidah port city, according to Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV’s report on Saturday.
The Ras Isa oil port in Hodeidah’s as-Salif district was the site of seven US attacks, according to the same news outlet. At least 80 people were killed and 150 were hurt in a US strike on the same port last month, according to one of the deadliest attacks by US forces on the nation.
The US has also launched its largest military operation in the Middle East since January when it launched its airstrikes against Yemen.
Although US forces claim to have struck Houthi positions, numerous civilian casualties have occurred.
The US’s high civilian casualties are alarming everyone in increasing numbers. Between 27 and 55 civilians were killed in March alone, according to the UK-based monitor Airwars. The death toll for April is anticipated to be higher.
According to Houthi sources, at least 68 African migrants perished in a single overnight strike on Monday, along with additional casualties reported in the capital.
The prime minister of Yemen resigns
Political unrest is waning in Yemen as the conflict gets worse.
The internationally renowned government’s prime minister, Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, resigned on Saturday, citing ongoing difficulties, including his inability to reshuffle the cabinet.
Mubarak’s departure, according to government insiders, was caused by a power conflict with Rashad al-Alimi, the leader of the Presidential Council.
According to the state-run SABA news agency, the presidential council appointed finance minister Salem Saleh bin Braik as prime minister shortly after the announcement. Without addressing his claims, the council also appointed bin Mubarak as a ruling body’s advisor.
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has had a significant impact on Mubarak’s political career. He gained notoriety after being abducted by Houthi fighters in 2015 while serving as Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi’s chief of staff.
Source: Aljazeera
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