Israeli Army Monitors Missiles Launched from Yemen, Israeli Media Claims Houthi Forces "Join the Fight"

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, March 28 - The Israel Defense Forces stated on the 28th that they had detected a missile launched from Yemen towards Israel. According to Israeli media reports, the missile has been intercepted.

The Times of Israel reported that the Houthi forces from Yemen launched a ballistic missile towards southern Israel on the same day, marking the Houthis' "entry into the war."

The report stated that alarms sounded in southern Israeli towns. This is the first attack by the Houthi forces on Israel in the current conflict.

The Houthi forces from Yemen stated on the 27th that in the context of the ongoing escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the organization has set three conditions for its possible military intervention and warned that if the predetermined situations arise, they will take direct military action.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
1 missile
Activity
Houthi forces launched a missile towards Israel, which was intercepted by Israeli defense forces.
Location
Israel · Yemen
Unit
Houthi forces
Time
March 28, 2023
Equipment
ballistic missile
Summary

Houthi forces launched a ballistic missile from Yemen towards Israel on March 28, 2023, which was intercepted by Israeli defense forces. This incident marks the first missile attack by the Houthis against Israel amid escalating tensions in the region. The Houthi group has indicated conditions for possible military involvement in the ongoing conflict.

Key Facts
  • Israeli Defense Forces detected a missile launched from Yemen towards Israel.
  • The missile was intercepted by Israeli defense systems.
  • This marks the first missile attack by Houthi forces against Israel in the current conflict.
  • Houthi forces have set conditions for potential military intervention in the ongoing Middle East tensions.