Houthi Missile Hits Tel Aviv-Jaffa Area

A missile fired from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels landed in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area early Saturday, resulting in mild injuries to 14 to 16 people. The Israeli military confirmed that its defense systems failed to intercept the missile, which caused shrapnel injuries and minor damage. This attack is part of ongoing hostilities, as the Houthis have launched missiles towards Israel in support of Palestinians in Gaza, leading to Israeli retaliatory strikes on Houthi-controlled ports and energy infrastructure in Yemen. The incident underscores the escalating tensions in the Middle East, with both sides engaging in military actions that risk further regional destabilization. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that such actions undermine mediation efforts and could lead to a broader conflict. Israel's military response follows previous Houthi missile attacks, which Israel claims have been numerous since October 2023.