Israel Faces Regional Escalation Amid Missile Attacks

Israel intercepted multiple ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the past week, with recent attacks causing sirens but no reported casualties in Israel. In response, Israel launched airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, reportedly destroying the Houthis' last operational aircraft, and Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized efforts to impose aerial and naval blockades. The Houthis claimed their missile attacks were retaliation for Israeli bombings and pledged to continue their campaign. Concurrently, Israel conducted airstrikes in Syria's Latakia and Tartous, targeting weapon storage sites and resulting in at least one civilian death. In southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed two people, reflecting the conflict's regional spread. The hostilities among Israel, Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon underscore increasing regional volatility since the Gaza war began.