Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted a prolonged strike on Yemen today, September 10th, 2025, targeting 15 locations in Sana'a and the al-Jawf area north of the capital, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed. The operation involved over 10 IAF fighter jets dropping approximately 30 munitions, marking the longest flight for the IAF since the war began, with jets covering over 2,350 kilometers, according to the military. Aerial refuelings were conducted en route to and from the targets. Reports indicate hits on the Houthi government complex in Sana'a, specifically mentioning the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff buildings. A flame ball was observed rising from the targeting of a fuel storage complex in Sana'a. Israel's Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, commented on the operation, stating, "Israel's long arm will reach and strike terrorism anywhere it threatens our citizens." These actions follow earlier reports of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen today, including strikes between 2:17 PM and 2:32 PM UTC on Sana'a and other locations, which Defense Minister Katz stated targeted Houthi military camps. Previous reports indicate strikes between 2:02 PM and 2:17 PM UTC targeting government complexes and fuel stores in Sana'a and Al-Joff County, and a wave of strikes from approximately 1:47 PM to 2:02 PM UTC on multiple locations within Sana'a and a defense complex in the Al-Ardi neighborhood.
