Houthi militants have launched their third missile attack on Israel from Yemen, causing air raid sirens to sound in central Israel. The Israel Defense Forces successfully intercepted the missile, resulting in flight delays but no reported injuries. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that the Houthis would face repercussions for their actions.
Houthi militants launched a missile attack from Yemen on central Israel, triggering air raid sirens for the third consecutive day. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) successfully intercepted the missile outside of Israeli airspace, which resulted in alerts about debris falling and delayed flights, but no injuries or damages occurred. The Magen David Adom emergency service reported no incidents related to this attack.
This latest missile assault follows a previous attack on Thursday, where the Houthis claimed to have fired a ‘Palestine 2’ hypersonic ballistic missile at Ben Gurion Airport. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree stated that the attack was in retaliation for what they described as “massacres against our brothers in the Gaza Strip.”
Several flights destined for Ben Gurion Airport faced brief diversions, including an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi and an El Al flight from London, but were later cleared for landing. The missile strike coincided with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich delivering a speech in the Knesset concerning a budget vote. Alert notifications disrupted the session as staff informed lawmakers, while Smotrich was initially unaware of the ongoing event.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was not present during the speech, sought shelter in a secure area. After emerging, he addressed the media, stating, “The Houthis are already paying — and they will pay more.” This incident marks the second Houthi missile assault on Israel within two days. The prior attack on Tuesday involved the interception of a similar missile over Saudi Arabia, with the Houthis declaring this was a response to Israeli military action in Gaza and indicating that they would expand their target list if hostilities continued.
The series of missile attacks by Houthi militants from Yemen serves as a stark reminder of the volatility in the region. Despite the interception of the missiles and the absence of injuries, the incidents have disrupted flight schedules and heightened tensions within Israel. Leadership responses, both from Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich, underline the seriousness with which these attacks are regarded, reflecting ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the area.
Original Source: www.ynetnews.com
