Yemeni Houthis, backed by Iran, launched a missile attack on Israel. The incident took place against the backdrop of ongoing attacks on Iran.
Houthis missile attack on Israel
Yemeni Houthis have launched another missile attack on Israeli territory. This was reported by international media with reference to sources in the region.
Previously, the Houthis have repeatedly attacked targets outside Yemen, including Israeli facilities and shipping in the Red Sea. They explain all these actions by supporting the Palestinian Hamas movement after the events of 7 October 2023.
Escalation against the backdrop of attacks on Iran
The missile attack on Israel took place against the backdrop of continued attacks on Iran. The situation in the region remains tense.
The Iranian-backed Houthis have previously demonstrated the ability to launch long-range strikes. They have also repeatedly disrupted shipping around the Arabian Peninsula and in the Red Sea.
Context.
Since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas in October 2023, the Houthis have stepped up attacks on Israeli and international targets. They declare solidarity with the Palestinians and use missile weapons to influence the situation in the region.
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