JERUSALEM/CAIRO—Israel confirmed that it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Sunday, while the Yemeni Houthi movement claimed to have fired several missiles at the Israeli city of Eilat in retaliation for Israel’s initial strike against the Iran-aligned group.
The Houthi militants have been launching missiles and drones at Israel, disrupting global trade through the Red Sea as a response to Israel’s actions in Gaza, further destabilizing the Middle East amidst the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian enclave.
Israel reported that the Houthis have carried out 200 attacks since the start of the Gaza war, with most of them intercepted and non-fatal.
Following a rare drone strike by the Houthis on Tel Aviv that resulted in one fatality, Israel conducted its first strikes against the group near the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, resulting in the death of six individuals according to local medics.
The Houthi terrorist group, formally known as Ansar Allah, vowed to continue targeting Israel in response to the Israeli actions.
Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam stated on Qatar’s Al Jazeera TV that they would not hesitate to target sensitive institutions in Israel.
The Israeli military successfully intercepted a surface-to-surface missile from Yemen on Sunday, averting any threat to Israeli territory.
Air raid sirens sounded in Eilat, prompting residents to seek shelter before the missile interception.
The escalation of violence between Israel and the Houthis continued on Sunday following the drone strike in Tel Aviv on Friday, resulting in casualties on both sides.
The Israeli air raid near Hodeidah on Saturday caused civilian casualties and significant damage, with reports indicating strikes on an oil facility and power station.
Israeli authorities have highlighted Hodeidah port as a key location for Houthi weapon shipments from Iran.
Proxy Battle
The ongoing clashes between Israel and the Houthis are part of a broader conflict stemming from the Gaza war, involving various regional and global powers.
Iran-linked groups, including the Houthis, have launched attacks on Israel in solidarity with Palestinians and Hamas, the ruling party in Gaza. The U.S. and its allies support Israel in this conflict.
The Gaza war erupted after a Hamas-led assault on southern Israel, resulting in casualties and hostages. Israel’s response has involved airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza.
The Houthis, with support from Iran-backed entities like Hezbollah and Iraqi paramilitaries, have targeted Israel and disrupted Red Sea shipping routes.
The Houthi movement, dominated by Shi’ite Muslims in Yemen, controls significant parts of the country, including the capital Sanaa.
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