Israeli Air Force Intercepts Drone, Missile Launched From Yemen Amid Ongoing Attacks

The Israeli Air Force recently intercepted a drone launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthi terror group, preventing it from entering Israeli territory and triggering air-raid sirens in southern communities near Gaza. This interception follows a series of attacks by the Houthis, who have launched over 70 ballistic missiles and more than 20 drones at Israel since the Gaza war began in October 2023, pausing only during a two-month ceasefire that ended in March. In response, Israel has conducted retaliatory strikes on key Houthi locations in Yemen, including military compounds, power stations, and fuel depots in the capital Sanaa and the port city of Hodeidah, with recent strikes reportedly killing and wounding dozens. The Houthis claim their attacks are in support of Palestinians and have targeted strategic sites such as Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, including firing a hypersonic ballistic missile intercepted by Israel. Despite the intensity of the conflict, there have been no reported casualties from the latest intercepted drone or missile attacks. This ongoing exchange underscores the widening regional dimension of the Gaza war, with Yemen-based Houthis actively participating in hostilities against Israel.