Houthis Hold Mass Funeral, Raid UN Facilities After Israeli Strike on Leaders

The Houthi group in Yemen launched a ballistic missile attack targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, which was intercepted by the Israeli military after air raid sirens sounded across Israel. The missile attack followed an Israeli airstrike on Sanaa that killed the Houthi prime minister and other senior officials, prompting mass funerals in Yemen where crowds vowed continued support for Gaza and threatened further retaliation against Israel, including potential targeting of Israeli leadership and critical sites. The Houthis have also claimed responsibility for an attack on an Israeli-owned vessel in the Red Sea, part of their ongoing campaign of missile and drone strikes and attempts to impose a maritime blockade. Meanwhile, the Houthis have intensified actions against UN personnel, detaining at least 11 staff members and raiding UN offices in Sanaa and Hodeidah. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed heavy retaliation against the Houthis for their aggression, emphasizing that Israel will continue targeting senior Houthi officials. This escalation occurs amid the broader conflict involving Israel and Gaza, with the Houthis positioning themselves as staunch supporters of the Palestinian cause.