Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for missile strike on central Israel; Israel and Iran traded fire overnight
Houthi rebels said they fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at sensitive Israeli military targets, claiming responsibility for an attack on central Israel. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed a missile launch from Yemen targeting Israel. The Houthi rebels also vowed to block Israeli ships from sailing in the Red Sea. According to NBC News, the Houthi group stated its operation coincided with the
Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile strike on central Israel, stating they fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at sensitive Israeli military targets. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed a missile launch from Yemen targeting Israel. The Houthi rebels also vowed to block Israeli ships from sailing in the Red Sea. According to NBC News, the Houthi group stated its operation coincided with operations carried out by the fighters in Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon. According to express.co.uk, Iran sent a barrage of missiles at Israel, which were intercepted, and Israel struck targets in Iran, including a petrochemical complex in the southwest of the country. According to express.co.uk, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps stated the operation against Israel is not a passing event, but rather the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes. According to AP News, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea is a route through which about 12% of the world’s trade typically passes.
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