Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a hypersonic missile towards Israel early this morning, which the Israeli army intercepted, according to a military statement.
Sirens were activated in parts of Israel, including near the Dead Sea, due to the rocket attack. The Israeli army reported that the missile was intercepted before it entered Israeli territory.
Houthi spokesperson General Yahya Sari claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that they targeted the Israeli airbase Negev with the hypersonic missile.
Meanwhile, U.S. airstrikes on Houthi positions continued last night as part of an ongoing campaign that began on March 15. The U.S. strikes target Houthi forces due to their attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, a crucial trade route, and on Israel. The Houthis are the last armed group in what Iran refers to as the “axis of resistance,” capable of attacking Israel.
It is difficult to assess the precise targets and casualties in the U.S. airstrikes, as the military does not release detailed information on the attacks. The Houthis, in turn, tightly control access to the targeted areas and do not provide full details on the strikes, many of which are likely aimed at military and security sites.
In the deadliest attack so far in the U.S. air campaign, a strike on the Ras Isa oil port on April 18 caused significant casualties.
