Escalating Tensions: Israeli Military Intercepts Yemeni Missile

The Israeli military intercepted a missile from Yemen as air raid sirens blared across Israel. Iran-backed Houthi rebels are launching attacks to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Despite most missiles being intercepted, hostilities continue with Israel conducting retaliatory strikes.

The Israeli military successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen shortly after air raid sirens echoed across numerous areas in Israel late Friday. The tense situation highlights the escalating conflict in the region.

The Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, who control significant portions of Yemen, have been persistently targeting Israel and attacking crucial shipping lanes. They assert that these attacks demonstrate solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where recent military confrontations have resulted in significant casualties.

While many of the houthi-launched missiles and drones have been intercepted or failed to reach their targets, the hostilities have prompted a series of retaliatory strikes from Israel, intensifying the regional conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)