Houthis Launch Hypersonic Missile at Israel

The Houthi movement in Yemen has intensified its missile attacks against Israel, claiming responsibility for a hypersonic missile strike targeting a military site in Jaffa. This marks the fifth missile launched at Israel within a week, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) intercepting the missile before it entered Israeli airspace. Houthi spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced that the operation achieved its objectives, signaling the group's readiness to confront Israel further. Israeli authorities, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, have vowed to counter Houthi aggression, stating intentions to target Houthi leadership directly. This escalation is linked to ongoing tensions in Gaza and reflects broader regional instability, with international calls for a ceasefire amid significant violence in both Gaza and the West Bank. The Houthis have threatened to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea and have already attacked civilian vessels, escalating maritime tensions in the region.