Yemen’s launch ballistic missile attack on Israel as war with Iran escalates

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel, marking their first direct attack on the country since the current war with Iran began.The Iranian-backed group claimed responsibility for the strike, saying they targeted sensitive military sites in southern Israel. Israeli air defenses successfully intercepted the incoming missile(s), and no injuries or major damage were reported. Sirens sounded in areas like Beersheba and parts of the Negev desert as the threat approached.This latest move comes as the broader conflict in the Middle East intensifies, with ongoing Israeli and US strikes on Iranian targets. The Houthis had previously stayed largely on the sidelines of the Iran-related fighting but had warned they were ready to join if needed.Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree confirmed the attack in a statement, signaling the group’s willingness to open a new front in support of Iran and against Israel.