Israeli military attacks several sites, including airport in Yemen’s capital as the WHO chief boards a flight.
WHO chief was at Sanaa airport with his teams when Israeli air strikes hit the Yemeni capital.
Bashar al-Assad’s fall was a blow to Iran and its regional supporters, but anti-Houthi Yemenis see a rare opportunity.
Hamas and Israel traded blame over failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite progress reported by both sides.
Yemen sees 249,900 cases and 861 deaths this year – 35 percent of global cholera burden and 18 percent of mortality.
Incident not result of ‘hostile fire’, says US military, as Houthis claim their attack on US carrier downed aircraft.
US strikes on Sanaa come amid recent series of attacks between the Yemeni rebel group and the Israeli military.
Iran’s leader has emphasised that resistance cannot be broken through military strikes and political plots.
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Israeli army had earlier ordered civilians near the hospital to leave the area, saying it would be blown up.
Houthi forces carry out attacks on Israel since start of its war on Gaza.
US penalties target Sanaa central bank governor, as Houthis say they are undeterred by US and Israeli attacks.
Israeli missiles struck Yemen’s capital Sanaa and the port of Hodeidah, where video showed large fires burning.
Israeli military attacked power plants, a port and an oil facility in Hodeidah and Sanaa in response to Houthi missile.
The US military says it has intercepted a barrage of missiles and drones fired by the Yemen-based group.
