A missile from Yemen has landed in central Israel, triggering air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and across the region. The Israeli military confirmed the incident, stating that the missile fell in an open area causing no casualties or damage. Residents sought shelter as loud booms were heard from Israeli missile interceptors. The Houthis, a Yemeni group, claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that they targeted a military position in the Jaffa area with a new hypersonic ballistic missile that evaded Israel’s air defence systems. This comes as part of their campaign of solidarity with Palestinians against Israel’s actions in Gaza.
The group has been attacking Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, forcing shipping firms to reroute vessels to avoid the conflict zone. The United States-led coalition has been bombing Houthi targets, but the group continues to launch attacks. In the past, they have fired drones and missiles towards Israeli cities, resulting in casualties. In response, Israel has carried out airstrikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen, causing further casualties.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and the Houthis shows no signs of abating, with both sides engaging in attacks and retaliations. The latest missile strike in central Israel serves as a reminder of the volatile situation in the region and the impact it has on civilians and infrastructure.
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