Yemen's Houthis launch missile attack on Israel as war on Iran intensifies

"Brigadier-General Yahya Saree announced the attack on Saturday on the rebels' Al-Masirah satellite television, stating that strikes will continue until the declared objectives are achieved."

"The Houthis have held Yemen's capital, Sanaa, since 2014 and so far stayed out of the US-Israel war, but their missile attacks on Israel signify a shift."

"Mohamad Elmasry described the Houthis entering the US-Israeli war on Iran as very significant, noting their power and potential to disrupt key maritime routes."

Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked Israel with ballistic missiles, marking their first strikes since the US-Israel war on Iran began. Brigadier-General Yahya Saree announced that strikes would continue until objectives are achieved. The Israeli military intercepted one missile. The Houthis have held Sanaa since 2014 and previously stayed out of the conflict. Their attacks on shipping vessels during the Israel-Hamas war disrupted commercial transit in the Red Sea. Experts noted the significance of the Houthis' involvement, highlighting their power and potential impact on strategic waterways.

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