Israel Shoots Down Missile Launched by Yemen’s Houthis

The Israeli military confirmed that a missile fired from Yemen by the Houthi rebels was successfully intercepted before it could cross into Israeli airspace. The Houthis stated they had launched a hypersonic missile aimed at the Nevatim Air Base situated in Israel’s southern Negev desert.

The Houthis, aligned with Iran and presenting themselves as defenders of Palestinians amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, have increased their assaults on Israeli territory and commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea. Their actions have prompted intensified retaliatory strikes from both Israel and the United States, with nearly daily attacks reported over the past month.

Following Israel’s decision to renew its military campaign in Gaza on March 18 after a two-month ceasefire, Houthi attacks have escalated significantly. Israeli military sources reported that more than 20 missiles have been launched toward Israeli targets since that date.

Israel’s multi-layered air defense systems, which include the Iron Dome and the Arrow missile defense, successfully neutralized the latest threat, showcasing their effectiveness against growing regional threats. The continuing exchange underscores heightened tensions across the Middle East, with the Houthis playing an increasingly active role in the broader conflict dynamics.