Israeli strike hits power station near Yemeni capital

The Israeli military launched strikes on the Haziz power station near the Yemeni capital early on Sunday.

It said it targeted an energy infrastructure site used by the Houthis, south of Sanaa, in response to repeated drone and missile attacks against Israel.

Al-Masirah TV, run by the Houthis, said the power station was hit by an "aggression", knocking some of its generators out of service. The broadcaster did not specify the source of the attack, but added that teams were able to contain the resulting fire.

Residents reported hearing at least two explosions earlier in Sanaa.

Since late 2023, the Houthis have fired missiles towards Israel, most of which have been intercepted, in support of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment. Israel has carried out frequent bombing campaigns on Yemen since then.

The US and the UK have also previously launched attacks in Yemen.

In May, the US announced a deal with the Houthis in which it agreed to halt air strikes in return for an end to Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea. The Yemeni group said the deal did not include sparing Israel.