Israel hits Yemen's Houthis after reports group used cluster bomb

The strikes come after Israel said the Houthis used cluster munitions in a missile fired at Israel.

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The Israeli operation targeted a military complex housing the presidential palace, a fuel depot and power stations.

Six people were killed and 86 injured, Houthi officials said.

The Israeli military said the Houthi strike had been the first use of such bombs by the Iran-backed Houthis during the current conflict with Israel, local media and the AP reported.

The Israeli military is reportedly investigating why it was unable to intercept the missile carrying the munitions, which are banned by more than 100 countries.