Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital targeting Iran-backed Houthis, rebels and residents say

CAIRO (AP) — Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital on Sunday, just days after the Houthi rebels fired a missile toward Israel , the rebels said, the latest Israeli attack targeting the Iranian-backed group.

The Houthi media office said the strikes hit multiple areas across the capital of Sanaa, including a power planet and a gas station. Residents reported hearing loud sounds of explosions in different areas, including close to the presidential palace.