Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a missile towards Israel, which was successfully intercepted by the Israeli air defense system. Houthi attacks have increased since the Gaza war. Israel has also issued warnings.
Missile Launched: Houthi rebels from Yemen have once again launched a missile towards Israel. This missile was fired into Israeli territory and was intercepted in time by Israel's air defense system. Sirens were sounded in several areas following the attack, and citizens were urged to follow safety instructions. This attack is being linked to the Gaza conflict, in which the Houthis are adopting a strategy of continuous attacks.
Missile Fired from Yemen
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that a missile was launched from Yemen towards the Israeli border. This missile was immediately intercepted by Israel's air defense units. According to the military, this action was taken in time, and no damage was caused.
According to the IDF, sirens went off in several parts of the country during the attack, and citizens were immediately alerted. The military has appealed to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command to ensure the safety of citizens in any emergency.
Attack Follows Warning from Houthi Rebels
The Israeli military clarified that this attack occurred at a time when the Houthi rebels of Yemen are intensifying attacks in support of Gaza. Recently, Israel warned the Houthi group that if they continued attacks on Israel, a naval and aerial blockade could be imposed on them.
Houthi Attacks Increased Since Gaza War
Since the beginning of the Gaza war in October 2023, Houthi rebels from Yemen have been continuously carrying out missile and drone attacks on Israel. The number of these attacks has increased over time, and the Israeli military has thwarted most of the attacks with its defense systems.
The IDF states that the weapons used in the attacks include ballistic missiles and advanced drones. Most of these were intercepted by air defense systems, while some attacks were neutralized before reaching their targets.
