A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels toward Israel was intercepted before reaching its target, according to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The missile, which the Houthis claimed was aimed at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, triggered air raid sirens across multiple areas, but no injuries were reported.
The Iran-backed Houthis, who control much of northwestern Yemen, stated they launched the missile in solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. This comes as the group has vowed further retaliation following recent U.S. airstrikes on Houthi positions.
Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have intensified, with at least 10 people killed early Thursday, according to Hamas-run civil defense authorities. The strikes, reportedly targeting six homes east of Khan Younis, have also left dozens injured. The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations, pushing into the Netzarim Corridor, a strategic area dividing northern and southern Gaza.
The escalation follows the breakdown of a ceasefire agreement that had been in place since January. According to Gaza’s Hamas-controlled health ministry, more than 430 people have been killed in Israeli strikes over the past two days.
The situation in Yemen has also drawn U.S. attention. The Pentagon confirmed that it has conducted 30 airstrikes on Houthi targets since Saturday, marking the most extensive U.S. military action in the region since Donald Trump returned to the White House. The strikes follow a Houthi attempt to attack the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea, further heightening tensions.
As regional conflicts intensify, global powers are closely monitoring developments, with fears of wider destabilization in the Middle East.
