Israel Intercepts Yemen-Launched Missile Amid Gaza Conflict Escalation

Multiple missile attacks launched from Yemen targeted Israeli-occupied territories in retaliation for Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza. Israeli air defense systems, including the Israeli Air Force, successfully intercepted the missile launched from Yemen, with air raid sirens sounding across several parts of Israel, including central and southern regions as well as the West Bank. Although there were reports of multiple explosions linked to interception attempts, no injuries or damage were reported. The Yemeni Armed Forces have declared they will continue their missile and drone strikes against Israel until it ceases its ground and aerial offensives in Gaza, while also imposing a maritime blockade to disrupt military supplies to Israel. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen frequently initiate such attacks, which Israel counters with retaliatory strikes on Houthi-linked targets in Yemen. The situation continues to escalate amid the prolonged conflict in Gaza, with heightened security alerts and widespread panic among Israeli settlers.