Tensions Escalate: Yemen's Missile Intercepted by Israel

On December 19, the Israeli military reported that sirens in central Israel were triggered by a missile launched from Yemen by Houthi militants. The missile was intercepted without casualties. The Iran-backed group frequently targets Israel, claiming solidarity with Palestinians.

The Israeli military announced Thursday that missile sirens were activated in central Israel following a missile launch from Yemen. The missile, intercepted before breaching Israeli airspace, caused no reported casualties.

This development follows Yemen's Houthi militants' earlier claim of launching a ballistic missile towards a military site in Jaffa, central Israel. The Houthi group, backed by Iran, often targets Israel, citing acts of solidarity with the Palestinians.

The ongoing tension highlights the region's volatile environment, with Houthi's frequent missile and drone attempts aiming at demonstrating support for fellow Palestinians in Gaza.

(With inputs from agencies.)