Israeli Forces Successfully Intercept Missile from Yemen's Houthis
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Synopsis
The Israeli military intercepted a missile from Yemen's Houthis, causing sirens to sound in central and southern Israel, including Tel Aviv. This comes as Houthi forces resumed attacks following a ceasefire in Gaza, demanding aid access.
Key Takeaways
- Israeli military intercepted a missile from Yemen
- Sirens were activated across central and southern Israel
- Houthi forces resumed their attacks after a ceasefire
- Demands for humanitarian aid access to Gaza
- Renewed threats against Israeli ships in the Red Sea
Jerusalem, March 20 (NationPress) The Israeli military successfully intercepted a missile launched by militants from Yemen, prompting sirens to sound throughout central and southern Israel, including Tel Aviv, early on Thursday.
The Israel Defense Forces released a statement confirming that their Air Force intercepted the missile before it could enter Israeli airspace, and noted that the sirens were activated 'in accordance with protocol,' as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Following a two-month ceasefire in Gaza that resulted in over 400 fatalities from airstrikes, Houthi forces in Yemen have resumed their attacks targeting Israel.
On Tuesday, Houthi forces announced they had launched a ballistic missile aimed at a military installation in southern Israel, which was intercepted by the Israeli military before it could enter the nation.
The Houthi group had previously declared the renewal of their attacks on Israeli vessels in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Military spokesperson Yahya Sarea stated on Houthi-run al-Masirah TV that these attacks were resumed to support the Palestinians and to pressure Israel into reopening border crossings for humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi issued a four-day ultimatum to Israel, demanding that humanitarian aid be allowed into the besieged enclave or else his group would resume naval attacks.
Previously, al-Houthi had warned of a return to attacks on Israeli cities and Israeli-linked commercial vessels in the Red Sea if Israel continued to breach the Gaza ceasefire.
The Houthis had conducted several drone and missile strikes against Israeli cities and commercial ships in the Red Sea from November 2023 to January 19, 2025, which marked the beginning of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire.
Additionally, the group targeted US aircraft carriers and naval vessels, threatening to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait if the US persisted with military shipments to Israel.
