According to Times of Israel, The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen has claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack targeting Israel, marking an escalation in the group’s involvement in the regional conflict.
According to the Houthis, two missiles were launched—one aimed at the Sdot Micha Airbase, reportedly home to Israel’s nuclear-capable Jericho missiles, and the other targeting Ben Gurion Airport.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that one missile reached Israeli airspace but was successfully intercepted by air defense systems. The second missile is believed to have fallen short, consistent with a pattern of recent Houthi attacks that failed to reach their intended targets.
In addition to the missile strikes, the Houthis claimed to have deployed a drone to attack a “vital Israeli enemy target” in the Ashkelon area. However, there have been no reports of drones reaching Israeli territory from Yemen in the past 24 hours, raising questions about the credibility of this claim.
The attack underscores the Houthis’ growing role in regional hostilities, aligning with their Iranian backers in targeting Israeli infrastructure. While no casualties or significant damage have been reported, the incident highlights heightened tensions across multiple fronts.
This latest strike follows a series of Houthi missile and drone launches aimed at Israel, most of which have been intercepted or fallen short. The escalation comes amid broader regional instability and raises concerns about Yemen’s role as a launchpad for attacks against Israel.
Israeli officials have yet to respond publicly to this specific incident but continue to monitor threats from Yemen closely. The international community remains watchful as the conflict risks drawing more actors into an already volatile situation.
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