Israel Intercepts 63 Houthi Missiles from Yemen Targeting Airports, Ports

Since the resumption of the Gaza war, Yemen’s Houthi movement has launched at least 63 missiles toward Israeli territory, significantly escalating cross-border hostilities. These missile attacks, which have targeted key sites including Ben Gurion Airport, Eilat Port, and military bases in southern Israel, are part of a broader campaign by the Iran-backed Houthis in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has intercepted most missiles, preventing casualties, but the attacks have caused widespread alerts and disruptions, with Israel responding by intensifying retaliatory airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port. The Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree vowed to continue attacks until Israel ends its Gaza offensive and lifts the blockade on Palestinians. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed Israel’s commitment to countering threats from Yemen and other hostile groups, highlighting the fragile security balance in the region and the risk of further escalation. The conflict reflects a growing regional struggle involving multiple actors and has prompted international calls for restraint to protect civilian infrastructure.