India, Aug. 24 -- Israeli airstrikes struck Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday, days after Houthi rebels fired a missile toward Israel, according to statements from the rebel group. The attack is the latest escalation in Israel's strikes against the Iranian-backed Houthis.

The Houthi media office said Israeli strikes hit several locations in Sanaa, including a power plant and a gas station. Residents also reported explosions near the presidential palace. These were the first reported strikes in Yemen since last week, when Israel claimed to have targeted Houthi energy infrastructure. Tel Aviv has not immediately confirmed Sunday's attack.

Footage from the aftermath of the strikes, widely circulated on social media, showed chaos and fear amo...