Yemen's Houthi rebels fired a missile towards Israel in a show of support for Palestinians, but it was intercepted before causing harm. Concurrently, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have led to significant casualties, heightening regional tensions.
Houthi Missile Attempt Against Israel Thwarted Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict
Houthi Missile Attempt Against Israel Thwarted Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict
As tensions escalate with renewed airstrikes in Gaza, Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a missile at Israel, intercepted without casualties reported.
Yemen's Houthi rebel group claimed responsibility for launching a ballistic missile aimed at Israel, which has since been intercepted, preventing any damage. The missile was reportedly directed towards Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, evoking alarm across several regions in Israel as sirens were activated. Fortunately, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that no injuries occurred due to the interception of the missile before it could breach Israeli airspace.
In the backdrop of this incident, the military escalation continues in Gaza, where the Hamas-run civil defense reported that Israeli airstrikes early Thursday resulted in at least ten fatalities. These operations by Israel, which have reportedly increased in scale, have been criticized by international observers as they lead to extensive civilian casualties—over 430 people reported killed within the last two days alone.
The IDF announced that the missile from Yemen was successfully intercepted by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), adhering to established emergency protocols. The Houthis have declared their intention to retaliate against Israel as the conflict inflates, primarily citing their grievance over recent U.S. military actions against them.
This incident comes on the heel of heightened American military activity in the region, with President Trump issuing stern warnings to Iran regarding the Houthis' actions against international shipping routes. The Pentagon disclosed military strikes against 30 Houthi targets in Yemen, marking one of the most significant U.S. military operations in the Middle East in recent times.
Tensions remain high, particularly as the renewed military offensive by Israel signifies the collapse of a fragile ceasefire that had been maintained since January. The 7 October attack by Hamas on Israel forced a significant military response from Israeli forces, which has been met with widespread international concern over the humanitarian implications in Gaza, where the conflict has led to the deaths of over 48,500 Palestinians, according to reports from the Hamas-run health ministry.
