Jerusalem: On Sunday, the Israeli military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, marking the latest in a series of attacks as tensions in the region continue to rise.
“Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in Talmei Elazar, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory,” the military said in a statement shared on Telegram.
This follows an incident on Friday when Israel’s military successfully shot down both a missile and a drone fired from Yemen. Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen have ramped up their offensive since the November ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon.
Similar to Hezbollah, which exchanged cross-border fire with Israel after Hamas’s October 7 attack last year, the Huthis have stated they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians and have pledged to continue their attacks until a ceasefire is achieved in Gaza.
While the majority of missiles and drones launched from Yemen have been intercepted by Israel, one missile struck Tel Aviv in December, wounding 16 people, according to Israel’s military and emergency services.
In retaliation, the Israeli air force has conducted airstrikes on Huthi targets in Yemen, including Sanaa’s international airport.
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Meanwhile, the Huthi rebels have also targeted ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, disrupting vital shipping routes. These actions have prompted retaliation from the United States and, at times, the United Kingdom, targeting Huthi positions.
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The Huthi-controlled Saba news agency and Al-Masirah TV reported on Sunday that the United States and Britain had carried out “three raids” east of Saada, a city in northern Yemen.
