Houthis Collaborate with IRGC in Military Strike Against Israel
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Sanaa, April 5 (NationPress) The Houthi movement in Yemen has announced the execution of a collaborative military operation aimed at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport and other significant military installations, utilizing a combination of ballistic missiles and numerous drones.
In a broadcast statement from the group’s al-Masirah television on Saturday (local time), Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea revealed that this operation was carried out in partnership with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Iranian military, and Hezbollah from Lebanon, claiming that the mission had "successfully met its goals."
As of now, Israeli authorities have not confirmed the attacks, according to reports from Xinhua news agency.
Since March 28, the Houthis have initiated missile and drone strikes against Israel in solidarity with allied factions across the region, including those in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Controlling Sanaa and a large portion of northern Yemen since late 2014, the group has previously shown support for Iran during the 12-day conflict involving the United States and Israel last year.
Earlier on Thursday, the Houthis announced a fourth series of coordinated ballistic missile attacks targeting Israel, framing this action as part of a growing regional conflict involving various allied forces.
In a statement aired by al-Masirah, Sarea indicated that the group conducted a joint operation with Iran and Hezbollah against what he termed "critical enemy targets" located in the Jaffa area of Israel.
"Our military involvement in this significant and unique battle is progressive," stated Sarea, adding that the group would persist in its reactions depending on the ongoing developments on the battlefield.
"We will not cease our efforts and will adjust our responses based on whether the adversary escalates or de-escalates," he emphasized.
Sarea highlighted that the missile strikes are part of a sustained effort to support allied forces across the region, including those in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine, as regional tensions continue to intensify.