Missile Strike Injures 16 in Tel Aviv

A missile launched from Yemen struck Tel Aviv early Saturday, injuring at least 16 people and causing damage to property, marking a significant breach of Israel's usually effective air defenses. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attack, asserting it targeted an Israeli military site in Jaffa as retaliation for violence against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel's Iron Dome failed to intercept the missile, raising concerns over its reliability, especially since this is one of the rare instances where a projectile has successfully hit the city. Following the attack, Israeli forces conducted airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, further escalating the ongoing conflict. The violence comes amid heightened tensions related to the Israel-Hamas war, with UN officials warning about the potential for further regional escalation. As the conflict continues, humanitarian concerns grow, particularly regarding the impact on Yemen's food supply and ongoing civil war.