The Take After bombing Qatar, why did Israel strike Yemen?
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Sep 15, 2025 Abubakr Al-Shamahi, an editor with Al Jazeera English Online, discusses the alarming repercussions of Israel's airstrikes in Yemen. He paints a vivid picture of the chaos enveloping Sanaa as civilians face danger and mass detentions. Al-Shamahi highlights how these strikes have escalated regional tensions, particularly following the death of a Houthi prime minister. The conversation also sheds light on Yemen's worsening humanitarian crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for international aid amidst rampant fear and violence.
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Strikes Hit Heart Of Sana'a
- Israeli strikes hit central residential and media areas in Sana'a, causing extensive damage near Tahrir Square.
- Targeting included state media and newspaper headquarters, amplifying civilian fear and destruction.
Urban Targeting Raises Civilian Fear
- The recent bombing feels different because strikes now target historic and central urban areas, not just military sites.
- That shift increases civilian fear since fighting appears to be moving into city centers.
Houthis' Red Sea Campaign Sparked Escalation
- The October 7 escalation began when the Houthis fired projectiles at Israel and attacked shipping in vital Red Sea lanes.
- That maritime and projectile campaign provoked joint Western strikes and sustained Israeli responses.