Missile fired by Houthis successfully intercepted over Israel, causing air raid sirens to blare in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
In a new escalation of the ongoing regional conflict, the Iran-backed Houthi movement launched a long-range ballistic missile towards Israeli targets on an unspecified date. The missile was intercepted mid-air by Israel's advanced Arrow defense system, causing air raid sirens to blare across major urban centers, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and central Israel.
Footage captured the moment of the missile interception, showing an eerie blue explosion lighting up the night sky. Despite the successful interception, the incident caused widespread panic among civilians, with video footage showing passengers fleeing terminals in panic at the Ben Gurion International Airport as sirens rang out.
The Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV aired footage of the chaos at the airport, naming the launch as part of its ongoing campaign in solidarity with Gaza. The Houthis have been increasingly launching missile attacks against Israeli targets, particularly escalating after the October 2023 war between Israel and Hamas.
The Israeli Home Front Command activated sirens across the affected areas, urging residents to seek shelter. The Israeli Air Force was deployed in coordination with ground-based air defense units to intercept the missile, ensuring its successful interception before reaching its target.
In response to the recent Houthi missile attacks, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee made a pointed statement threatening military action against Yemen. Huckabee highlighted the effectiveness of Israel’s missile defense but warned that the U.S. is prepared to deploy B-2 stealth bombers to Yemen, referencing their use in strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites in the previous month.
The escalation in the regional conflict marks a new front in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, with the Houthis being part of Iran’s axis of resistance alongside Hezbollah and other proxy groups. The Houthi forces justify their strikes on Israel due to the ongoing Gaza war.
Sources:
1. Reuters. (2023, October 10). Iran-backed proxies intensify attacks on Israel, U.S. interests in region. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-backed-proxies-intensify-attacks-israel-us-interests-region-2023-10-10/ 2. Associated Press. (2025, July 1). Houthi missile strike on Israel intercepted by Arrow defense system. Retrieved from https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-israel-yemen-houthi-missile-strike-67d3d2580e4ed09a3a72a690614c5a28 3. The Jerusalem Post. (2025, July 2). U.S. Ambassador Huckabee threatens military action against Yemen. Retrieved from https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-710887
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