Israel Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile Amid Civilian Injuries

The Israeli military has intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthi movement from Yemen, which triggered air raid sirens in Jerusalem, the occupied West Bank, and areas near the Dead Sea. The missile was reportedly aimed at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, a key transportation hub in Israel. While Palestinian medical sources have reported injuries from previous Houthi attacks, no casualties were reported from this latest missile interception. The Houthis, supported by Iran, have launched dozens of missiles and drones towards Israel since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, also targeting Israeli ships in the Red Sea and threatening a naval blockade on the port of Haifa. In retaliation, Israel has conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, including strikes in Sanaa and the port city of Hudaida. The Houthis continue their attacks as an expression of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, despite having pledged to halt attacks on U.S. vessels.