Houthis strike Israel with ballistic missile as Middle East conflict widens
TL;DR
Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile toward Israel, marking their first direct entry into the widening Middle East conflict; Israel said it intercepted the missile with no casualties. The incident occurs amid broader regional tensions involving Iran and ongoing US-Israeli strikes, while Red Sea shipping disruptions threaten global trade and energy markets, fueling diplomatic talks as the crisis escalates.
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- Middle East crisis live: Houthis carry out ‘second military operation��� against Israel and vow to continue in coming days The Guardian
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