Israel issues threats towards Houthis following missile attack
In the wee hours of Tel Aviv, alarms rang out. A missile strike hit an area close to Israel's prime airport. Six people reported minor injuries, while numerous airlines—including Lufthansa and British Airways—paused flights to Tel Aviv.
Anticipated Israeli Retaliation
This attack was attributed to the Houthis, Yemeni rebels approximately 1,800 kilometers from Israel. In support of the Palestinians, they've claimed a series of missile and drone attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict. Till now, these attacks have been thwarted. The Israeli military points the finger at a technical malfunction in the interceptor for the missile's success this time. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to retaliate against these rebels, who receive backing from Iranian authorities.
Defense Minister Israel Katz echoes the sentiment, implying Israel will strike back sevenfold for any harm caused[1][2][3]. A warning to Iran, perhaps?
Key Points to Keep in Mind:
- Missile Aftermath: The missile blast led to injuries of at least eight individuals, although reporting varies with some stating only four were lightly wounded[1][3].
- Israeli Response: Israel can't stand by idly in the face of such attacks and intends to respond decisively, delivering a strong message to Iran[2].
- Security Measures: Top Israeli officials are due to convene, weighing up the possibility of escalating the conflict in Gaza, with a mobilization of thousands of reserves[3].
Historical Background:
The Houthi attack is part of a larger conflict that picked up steam since October 2023 when Hamas initiated an attack on Israel[3]. In recent times, the U.S. has also launched attacks against the Houthis[3]. Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding situation.
- Reports suggest that a minimum of four individuals sustained minor injuries, although some sources claim the number to be eight, following the successful strike of a Houthi missile on an area close to Israel's prime airport.
- In response to this attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed retaliation against the Yemeni rebels, implying that Israel will retaliate sevenfold for any harm incurred.
- To assess the situation and potential escalation, top Israeli officials will convene, considering the possibility of mobilizing thousands of reserves and intensifying the conflict in Gaza.
- The Houthi missile attack on Tel Aviv is not an isolated event; it's part of a series of missile and drone attacks on Israel in support of the Palestinians, with the U.S. also launching strikes against the Houthis recently.
- The French news network H2 has reported on the ongoing conflict and the latest missile attack, connecting it to the broader context of war-and-conflicts, politics, general-news, and crime-and-justice.
