A missile from Yemen’s Houthi rebels entered deep into central Israel, setting off air raid alarms in areas across several cities, including the outskirts of Tel Aviv and the Jerusalem foothills.
The Israeli military confirmed that during the attempt to intercept the projectile, it seemed to have exploded in mid-air.
The Houthi rebels, aligned with Iran, indicated that they launched a new hypersonic missile type during this strike. However, no further information was provided.
In the Lod area near Tel Aviv, responders quickly brought under control an inferno outbreak following the incident. Reports indicate minimal damage.
This action signifies a serious escalation of long-range attacks by Houthi insurgents on Israel, primarily meant to show solidarity with Hamas, which is engaged mostly against Israel from the Gaza Strip. Most earlier attempts were thwarted over the Red Sea.
The Israeli military has admitted the incident and confirmed the effectiveness of its air defense system in confronting the threat posed by this missile.
