DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels say Israel is carrying out heavy airstrikes on the capital, Sanaa. It was not immediately clear what was being targeted or if anyone was wounded.

Anees al-Asbahi, a spokesman for the Houthi-run Health Ministry, and military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, confirmed Wednesday’s strikes. There was no immediate comment from Israel.

Israel has launched previous waves of airstrikes in response to the Houthis’ firing of missiles and drones at Israel. The Iran-backed Houthis say they are supporting Hamas and the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The European Commission president said Wednesday she would seek sanctions and a partial trade sus

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