Israel launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, disabling the country's international airport and power plants. This comes after Houthi missile strikes on Israel's airport. The strikes resulted in casualties and have been condemned by the UN.
Key Points
Israel targeted Houthi rebels in retaliation for missile strikes on its airport
Casualties reported in Yemen from the airstrikes
UN condemns the escalation and calls for restraint