Yemen’s Houthis Launch Hypersonic Missile Strike on Israel
On Sunday, Yemen’s Houthi forces announced they executed an attack on Israel using a hypersonic ballistic missile, claiming responsibility for a military operation that targeted sensitive sites in Jerusalem. This declaration coincides with their monitoring of the situation in Gaza and a commitment to respond according to the developments in ceasefire negotiations, reports 24brussels.
The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Sarea, stated that the missile unit conducted a “unique military operation” utilizing a hypersonic weapon named ‘Palestine 2’, which he asserted successfully achieved its objectives. In contrast, the Israeli military claimed they intercepted the missile before it could cause damage.
Sarea emphasized the Houthis’ vigilant observation of events unfolding in Gaza and their intent to coordinate actions with resistance movements. He stated, “with God’s help and in coordination with the resistance, they are monitoring the situation, particularly regarding the end of the Zionist aggression and the lifting of the siege on the Gaza Strip.” He added that their actions would depend on the outcomes affecting the Palestinian populace.
This missile attack occurred just before indirect talks were scheduled to commence in Egypt between Tel Aviv and Hamas concerning a peace plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump for Gaza.
Israel has continuously targeted Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, and other areas controlled by the Houthis. Notably, previous Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al Rahawi and eleven members of his government.
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi has condemned remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding “Greater Israel,” labeling them an affront to the Arab world, and he declared that strikes on Israeli targets would continue in support of Palestine amid ongoing atrocities in Gaza.
As tensions escalate, the situation remains precarious, with both military operations and diplomatic efforts shaping the landscape of conflict in the region.