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Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for a missile attack on Israel

Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for a missile attack on Israel

Summary

Yemen's Houthi rebels announced they launched a missile attack on Israel. The Israeli military reported that it intercepted the missile. The Houthis plan to keep attacking until their stated goals are met.

Key Facts

  • The Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for the missile attack on Israel.
  • The Houthi group is supported by Iran.
  • A Houthi military spokesman, Brigadier-General Yahya Saree, announced the claim.
  • The statement was broadcasted on the Houthis' Al-Masirah TV channel.
  • The Israeli army said it intercepted the missile.
  • Saree mentioned that the attacks would continue until certain goals are achieved.
  • The attack was aimed at what the rebels called "sensitive Israeli military sites."
  • This was the first attack by the Houthis since the Middle East war began.

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