Israel says it intercepted a missile from Yemen, Houthis claim responsibility
- On May 13, 2025, Israel intercepted a hypersonic ballistic missile launched from Yemen by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, triggering air raid sirens across central Israel.
- The missile attack occurred amid Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza and followed an Oman-mediated ceasefire agreement between the US and Houthis that the Houthis said excluded Israel.
- The Houthis stated that their missile and drone strikes were aimed at strategic locations in Israel as a gesture of support for Palestinians in Gaza, while Israel retaliated with air campaigns targeting Houthi positions at key ports in Yemen.
- Since March 18, the Houthis have targeted Israel with more than two dozen ballistic missiles and numerous drones, prompting Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz to label the missiles as originating from Iran and vow strong retaliatory measures.
- Despite missile attacks that caused moderate injuries to a few civilians, Israel has intercepted most projectiles, and the conflict indicates escalating regional involvement linked to the Gaza war and wider geopolitical tensions.
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Israel warns Yemenis to avoid ports after intercepting missile
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Israel's army on Wednesday urged Yemenis to stay away from Huthi-held ports, in a likely warning of retaliation after it intercepted a missile fired by the Iran-backed rebels. The Huthis, who say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians, have repeatedly targeted Israel and shipping in the Red Sea since the October 2023 start of the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. "Following the sirens that sounded a sh…
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