Arrow Defense System Successfully Intercepts Red Sea Missile Targeting Eilat
The Arrow air defense system intercepted a surface-to-surface missile launched from the "Red Sea area" at Israel, believed to have been launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. This marks the first operational use of the long-range system during the war with Hamas. The IDF also downed two hostile targets, likely drones, in the Red Sea area. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the missile attack and vowed to carry out further strikes against Israel. There are concerns that Israel's conflict with Hamas could spread to other fronts, including attacks originating from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.