Houthis claim missile attack on Israel amid regional escalation
Houthis claim missile attack on Israel amid regional escalation
Iran-backed Houthis say they hit sensitive Israeli sites, signaling a widening Middle East clash as Israel reports interception.
The Iranian-backed Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel in a statement broadcast on their channels on Saturday. Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the barrage targeted sensitive Israeli military sites in southern Israel, coordinated with Iran-backed fighters in Lebanon. He vowed that “our operations will continue until the aggression across all fronts ends.” Israel said it intercepted the missile. The video statement marks the Houthis' first public confirmation of involvement in the ongoing Israel-US war against Iran.
Hours earlier, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said they were prepared to act if the escalation against Iran and the axis of resistance continued, but did not spell out what form an intervention would take. Analysts say the move, if sustained, could widen regional flashpoints and complicate a war that has already dragged in multiple theaters.
Experts note Israel’s defense forces maintain robust air and missile defenses, and that the incident comes as the US and its allies press Iran to curb its regional support networks. The Houthis have previously claimed limited cross-border launches and otherwise avoided direct, large-scale involvement in the Israeli conflict, raising questions about escalation management and international responses.
