"Houthi Cruise Missile Strikes Israeli Territory for the First Time"
TL;DR
Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have claimed responsibility for firing a cruise missile from the Red Sea that landed near Eilat, marking the first time a projectile from the group has struck Israeli territory. The militants have targeted international shipping and vessels, leading to international strikes by the American and British navies. The conflict between the Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognized government, backed by the West and Saudi Arabia, continues to escalate, with the United Nations emphasizing the need for a permanent ceasefire in the region.
Topics:worldinternational-relations-conflict#cruise-missile#houthi#international-relations-conflict#israel#red-sea#yemen
- Houthi Cruise Missile Hits Israel in Ominous First Newsweek
- Israel admits Yemen's Houthis penetrated Eilat missile defenses in first The Jerusalem Post
- In first, IDF confirms Houthi cruise missile hit open area near Eilat on Monday The Times of Israel
- In first, cruise missile from Yemen enters Israeli airspace, explodes north of Eilat Ynetnews
- In first, Houthi missile breaches Israeli airspace JNS.org
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