IDF Intercepts Ballistic Missile Fired by Houthis from Yemen

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) successfully intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists from Yemen on Tuesday night, marking the first such attack since the ceasefire with Hamas began in January.

The IDF confirmed in a statement that air-raid sirens were activated in the Negev region following “projectile fire from Yemen.” The missile was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory, and no injuries or damage were reported. Magen David Adom, Israel’s national medical response service, stated that apart from isolated cases of panic, there were no casualties.

Houthi official Hazam al-Asad took to social media to threaten Israel, posting in Hebrew that "the Yemeni people will not leave Gaza alone," and warning that Israel would "pay for their crimes." The Houthis have consistently aligned themselves with Hamas, launching over 350 missiles and drones at Israel since the Hamas-led massacre on October 7, 2023, and attacking international shipping in the Red Sea.

This latest missile launch came after Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi previously threatened to resume strikes on Tel Aviv should Israel restart military operations in Gaza. Despite the ceasefire, efforts to extend the truce through Ramadan and Passover have stalled.

Earlier this week, the IDF confirmed detecting another missile launch from Yemen, which reportedly landed in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula near Sharm El-Sheikh. However, it remains unclear whether the intended target was Israel.

Israel's defense systems remain on high alert as the threat from Yemen’s Houthis an Iranian proxy persists, underscoring the wider regional dimension of Israel’s ongoing fight against terrorism.

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