Israel Intercepts Multiple Missiles From Yemen Amid Gulf Diplomatic Visit

The Israeli military intercepted multiple missiles launched from Yemen by the Houthi rebels, an Iran-backed group, targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. These attacks, occurring amid U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf and a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and the Houthis to halt attacks on American ships, represent the Houthis' ongoing campaign in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza following the October 2023 Hamas incursion into Israel. Despite the ceasefire with the U.S., the Houthis have declared their intent to continue missile and drone attacks on Israel, prompting Israeli retaliation against Houthi infrastructure. The missile interceptions triggered sirens in central Israel and led to temporary disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, though no significant injuries were reported. The conflict underscores the broader regional tensions involving Iran's Axis of Resistance, which includes the Houthis, Hamas, and Hezbollah, all opposing U.S. and Israeli interests in the Middle East. These developments highlight the fragile security situation and the intersecting diplomatic and military maneuvers in the region.