On Saturday, Israel’s military announced that it couldn’t stop a missile fired from Yemen that landed in Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people lightly. The Huthi rebels in Yemen, backed by Iran, have been launching missile attacks at Israel ever since the war in Gaza began over a year ago. Most of these missiles have been shot down. In response, Israel has attacked various sites in Yemen, including ports and power stations.
After warning sirens rang in central Israel, the military confirmed the missile launch from Yemen and said they tried to intercept it but were unsuccessful. Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s emergency medical service, reported that 16 people got hurt, mostly from glass shards from broken windows due to the impact. A medic, Yosef Kourdi, said he heard a loud explosion and saw serious damage to nearby buildings. Additionally, MDA treated another 14 people for minor injuries while trying to reach safety, and seven individuals were treated for anxiety.
The Huthi rebels claim they are supporting the Palestinians and said they will keep attacking until the violence in Gaza stops and the blockade is removed. Last week, a drone from the Huthis exploded on a residential building in Yavne, Israel, but no one was hurt. In July, an attack by the Huthis killed an Israeli, leading to retaliation strikes on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah. The rebels have also targeted shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, prompting counter-attacks from U.S. and British forces.
Following a missile fired by the Huthis that destroyed a school, Israel hit back with strikes in Yemen, including the first attack on Sanaa, the rebel-controlled capital. The Huthi leader, Abdul Malik al-Huthi, announced that Israeli airstrikes had killed nine civilians. The Israeli military claimed it intercepted the missile.
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