A Missile Launched by the Houthis Hits a Sensitive Area in Israel

A missile launched from Yemen struck a highly sensitive area in Israel, near Tel Aviv and just a few kilometers from Ben Gurion Airport. This marks the third time since the beginning of the war that the Houthis have successfully penetrated the anti-aircraft defense, claiming that this demonstrates "Israel is absolutely exposed." The Houthis attack Israel in solidarity with Hamas and are part of the so-called 'axis of resistance,' led by Iran.

Sirens blared in the central part of the country early in the morning, and at least nine people were injured as they rushed to shelters. The injuries were minor. According to the military, the missile "disintegrated in the air." The anti-aircraft defense attempted to intercept it, resulting in a small fire and some minor material damage caused by falling debris. Beyond the physical damage, this new attack serves as a serious warning of the capabilities of Yemen's Houthis.

Benjamin Netanyahu responded by stating that "the Houthis should already know that we exact a high price for any attempt to harm us (…) Those who need a reminder can visit the port of Hodeida." The Prime Minister reminded his adversaries of the Israeli bombing of this port in July, in response to a drone strike on Tel Aviv that killed one person.

While Israelis were assessing the damage, Hezbollah began launching rockets, attacking with more than 150 projectiles within a few hours across the border.

Lebanese media reported that the Israeli army dropped leaflets in the border village of Wazzani, in southern Lebanon, ordering civilians in the area to evacuate "before four in the afternoon" due to "Hezbollah activity in the area."