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Israel Says Missile Fired From Yemen Toward Its Territory in First Reported Launch of the War

The incident signals rising risk that Houthi action could pull vital Red Sea trade routes into the conflict.

Overview

  • Israel's military said it detected a missile launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory and activated air defenses to intercept it.
  • Officials reported no immediate damage or injuries, and the Houthi movement had not claimed responsibility.
  • Israel described this as the first launch from Yemen it has reported since US and Israeli forces struck targets in Iran on February 28.
  • The Houthis have warned they would enter the war if attacks on Iran continue or if the Red Sea is used for hostile operations.
  • The group has previously attacked commercial ships in nearby waters, prompting worries that fighting could spill into key trade lanes around the Arabian Peninsula.