This Photo Does Not Show Yemen's Attack on Ashkelon Power Station

Misbar investigated the viral photo and found the claim to be misleading.

Massive Fire at Ashkelon Power Station After Gaza Rocket Attack in 2021

The photo was first published on May 11, 2021, by Aden Time, depicting a massive fire that broke out at the main Israeli power station in Ashkelon after Palestinian factions from Gaza launched a barrage of rockets targeting the facility. The incident caused widespread damage, with plumes of thick smoke rising from the site.

Israel Intercepts Rocket Fired From Yemen

Nine Israelis sustained injuries while seeking shelter following a rocket attack originating from Yemen early Wednesday, according to Israeli media reports.

Israel’s air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen before it entered Israeli airspace, as reported by the public broadcaster KAN. The attack triggered air-raid sirens across the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, prompting residents to rush to shelters.

Moreover, the Israeli military confirmed in a statement that the missile was intercepted before reaching Israeli territory.

Israel Pledges to Target Houthi Leaders

On Tuesday, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel would begin targeting senior leaders of Yemen’s Houthi group, asserting that the country would not allow continued missile and drone attacks against its territory.

Katz stated, “Just as we took care of [Yahya] Sinwar in Gaza, [Ismail] Haniyeh in Tehran, and [Hassan] Nasrallah in Beirut, we will deal with the heads of the Houthis in Sana’a or anywhere in Yemen,” referencing leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah previously targeted by Israel.

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