Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for launching a missile strike on Israeli military targets, marking their first involvement in the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The group stated that they fired a series of ballistic missiles at sensitive Israeli military sites in retaliation for attacks on Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestinian territories, vowing to continue their operations until aggression ceases on all fronts.
The missile attack was confirmed after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards Israel earlier today. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree declared their readiness to engage directly in the conflict, stating that they are prepared to intervene militarily. Saree emphasized that the group would enter the war if new alliances form against Iran, its allies, or if the Red Sea is used for hostile actions against Iran.
In 2025, former US President Donald Trump initiated a bombing campaign, supported by the UK, to prevent Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping routes, resulting in significant casualties and the negotiation of a ceasefire. The Houthis, representing Yemen’s Shia Muslim minority, align themselves with Iran’s “axis of resistance” against Western powers, including Israel and the US, along with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
Saudi Arabia and the US have accused Iran of supplying weapons, including drones and missiles, to the Houthis during Yemen’s civil war, in violation of a UN arms embargo. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have caused casualties, with multiple strikes in various locations resulting in deaths and injuries, particularly affecting Syrian nationals who were taken to hospitals in Tyre. Further details on the exact number of casualties are currently unavailable.
