Yemen's Houthis launched their first missile attack on Israel since the Gaza war began, with Israeli forces intercepting the projectile early Saturday morning. The Iran-backed group claimed responsibility for the strike, which represents a significant escalation in the regional dimensions of the conflict.
The missile launch marks the first time Israel has faced direct fire from Yemen, expanding the geographic scope of the ongoing Middle East crisis. The Houthis have previously threatened to target Israeli interests but had not followed through with direct attacks until now.