Sat Dec 21 07:44:27 UTC 2024: ## Houthi Missile Strikes Tel Aviv After Israeli Airstrikes in Yemen Kill Nine
**TEL AVIV, ISRAEL –** A missile launched from Yemen by Houthi rebels struck the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area on Saturday, injuring 16 people with flying glass, according to Israeli authorities. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, stating that attempts to intercept the missile failed. A Houthi spokesperson claimed responsibility, stating that a “military target” in Jaffa was hit.
This latest escalation follows Israeli airstrikes on Thursday that targeted Sanaa and Hodeidah in Yemen, killing at least nine people. These strikes were in retaliation for an earlier Houthi missile launched towards Israel on the same day, which was successfully intercepted. The Houthis also claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a residential building in Yavne, central Israel, on December 9th, although no casualties were reported.
The Houthi attacks are a clear demonstration of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, following Israel’s ongoing military operation there. The group has vowed to continue operations until the Israeli offensive ends and the blockade on Gaza is lifted. Previous Houthi attacks have included targeting Israeli ships and infrastructure in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, prompting retaliatory strikes from Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom. A previous Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv in July resulted in the death of an Israeli civilian. The escalating tit-for-tat attacks between Israel and the Houthis are raising concerns about regional instability.
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