Houthis STRIKE ISRAEL Again as Missiles Rain Down

A missile attack from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring civilians and escalating regional tensions.

At a Glance

  • A rocket from Yemen hit a park in south Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people
  • The Houthis claimed responsibility, stating they targeted a military site
  • Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, followed the attack
  • U.S. forces conducted airstrikes on Houthi facilities in Yemen
  • The Houthis have launched over 200 missiles and drones during the Israel-Hamas war

Missile Strike on Tel Aviv

A missile fired from Yemen exploded in a public park in Jaffa, south Tel Aviv, causing injuries and damage to surrounding areas. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, resulted in 16 people being lightly injured from shattered glass, while an additional 14 people sustained minor injuries while rushing to shelters. The Israeli military confirmed that the missile originated from Yemen and acknowledged that interception attempts had failed.

The attack triggered sirens throughout central Israel at 3:44 a.m., prompting millions to seek shelter. This marks the second Houthi missile attack in two days that has triggered sirens in central Israel, highlighting the increasing reach and intensity of the conflict in the Middle East.

Houthi Claims and Israeli Response

The Houthis, a Yemen-based militant group, claimed responsibility for the attack, stating they had targeted a military site with a hypersonic ballistic missile. However, the missile struck a civilian area, raising concerns about the safety of non-military targets. In response to the attack, the Israeli Air Force conducted major strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including ports, fuel depots, power stations, and tugboats.

These strikes aimed to paralyze Houthi-controlled ports, with Israel claiming that all port activity has now been halted. The Israeli military’s response underscores the seriousness with which they view these attacks and their determination to neutralize threats from afar.

Broader Implications and Regional Tensions

The missile attack on Tel Aviv is part of a larger pattern of escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Houthis have launched over 200 missiles and 170 drones at Israel in the past year, with most being intercepted. These attacks began after Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, in coordination with other Iran-aligned groups like Hezbollah.

“We emphasize that aerial defense is not hermetic,” Israel’s military said, highlighting the ongoing challenges in protecting civilian populations from such long-range attacks.

The situation remains volatile, with U.S. forces also conducting airstrikes on Houthi facilities in Yemen. This international involvement underscores the complex nature of the conflict and its potential to draw in multiple actors from across the region and beyond.

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