Israeli forces have conducted airstrikes on the Yemeni capital Sanaa in retaliation for missiles fired towards Israel by Houthi rebels in Yemen. The bombings have reportedly killed six people and injured more than 80.
The Israeli military said on Sunday that it struck targets including power plants and a fuel storage site. The Houthis effectively control the Yemeni capital.
Reuters news agency carried video images from social media showing flames spreading and black smoke rising in a densely packed area.
The agency reported that at least six people died and 86 others were injured.
This is the latest in the exchange of attacks between Israel and the Houthi militants. The Houthis have pledged solidarity with the Palestinian group Hamas, which is fighting Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. The Houthis continue to launch missiles toward Israel and have repeatedly attacked ships linked to the country in the Red Sea.
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Quiz 1:
Who conducted airstrikes on the Yemeni capital Sanaa on August 25, 2025?
A. Palestinian forces
B. Israeli forces
C. Houthi rebels
D. Reuters news agency
Quiz 2:
In which city are power plants and a fuel storage sites reportedly targeted by Israeli strikes?
A. Gaza Strip
B. Sanaa, Yemen
C. Jerusalem, Israel
D. Red Sea
Quiz 3:
Who has pledged solidarity with the Palestinian group Hamas in their fight against Israeli forces?
A. Houthi militants
B. Iranian government
C. Saudi Arabian government
D. United Nations
The Israeli military said on Sunday that it struck targets including power plants and a fuel storage site. The Houthis effectively control the Yemeni capital.
Reuters news agency carried video images from social media showing flames spreading and black smoke rising in a densely packed area.
The agency reported that at least six people died and 86 others were injured.
This is the latest in the exchange of attacks between Israel and the Houthi militants. The Houthis have pledged solidarity with the Palestinian group Hamas, which is fighting Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. The Houthis continue to launch missiles toward Israel and have repeatedly attacked ships linked to the country in the Red Sea.
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Quiz 1:
Who conducted airstrikes on the Yemeni capital Sanaa on August 25, 2025?
A. Palestinian forces
B. Israeli forces
C. Houthi rebels
D. Reuters news agency
Quiz 2:
In which city are power plants and a fuel storage sites reportedly targeted by Israeli strikes?
A. Gaza Strip
B. Sanaa, Yemen
C. Jerusalem, Israel
D. Red Sea
Quiz 3:
Who has pledged solidarity with the Palestinian group Hamas in their fight against Israeli forces?
A. Houthi militants
B. Iranian government
C. Saudi Arabian government
D. United Nations
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Israeli forces retaliated with airstrikes on Sanaa, Yemen's capital, following Houthi rebel missile attacks towards Israel. The bombings resulted in at least six deaths and over 80 injuries. Targeted sites reportedly included power plants and a fuel storage facility. The Houthis, who control
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Date: Aug. 25, 2025
Created: 2025/08/25 19:01
Updated: 2025/12/08 02:45
Last Read: 2025/08/26 08:08