No Credible evidence supports the claim that Israel launched an attack on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today (or anytime recently). There are no verified reports—and no confirmation from trusted sources—suggesting such an event occurred.
What is confirmed from credible news reporting:
Israel has carried out airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, targeting Houthi positions—including the defense ministry and command headquarters. These actions are part of the escalating conflict involving Israel and the Iran-aligned Houthis, linked to the broader Gaza war.
Israel also launched an airstrike in Doha, Qatar, hitting Hamas officials and killing several aides—a move that sparked international condemnation, including from Saudi Arabia.
There is no indication whatsoever that Riyadh was targeted.
What We Know (Historical Context & Fact-Checking)
Saudi Arabia has experienced past missile or drone attacks, but these were carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, not Israel. Examples include:
A 2020 Houthi missile and drone attack on Riyadh—specifically targeting the King Khalid Airport and Defense Ministry—with no fatalities reported.
A 2018 Houthi ballistic missile attack aimed at Riyadh, resulting in one death and some injuries from debris.
These incidents confirm that Riyadh has indeed been targeted before—but only by groups like the Houthis, not Israel.
Bottom Line
Claim:
“Israel launches attack on Riyadh”
Reality:
False. No recent credible sources (Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, etc.) report an Israeli strike on Riyadh. The only similar events involve Houthi actors from Yemen, not Israel.
Headlinenews.news Special Investigative Report.
