politics
March 28, 2026
Houthis claim first missile attack on Israel since start of Iran war
The Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an airstrike launched at Israel, denoting their entry into the Iran war following weeks of holding out on attacks.

TL;DR
- Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for their first airstrike targeting Israel.
- The Houthi military spokesman stated the ballistic missile launch was in support of Iran and resistance fronts.
- The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the missile was launched from Yemen and was intercepted.
- This attack marks an escalation of the regional war as another Middle Eastern country joins the conflict.
- The Houthis are backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, alongside groups like Hezbollah.
- The article also mentions Israel's ongoing military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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