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Missile from Yemen Strikes Tel Aviv in Rare Defense Failure

Tel Aviv Hit by Houthi Missile: Over a Dozen Injured

by pinkfloyd
January 16, 2025
in Conflict and Crisis, Middle East Wars, War and Armed Conflict, World News
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Tel Aviv Under Fire: Yemen's Houthis Claim Direct Hit - Stoyan Nenov/Reuters

Houthi Missile Strike Shakes Tel Aviv: Minor Injuries Reported - Stoyan Nenov/Reuters

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Tel Aviv Struck by Missile from Yemen: Rare Interception Failure Reported

A missile launched from Yemen struck Tel Aviv overnight Saturday, marking a rare breach of Israel’s robust air defense system. Israeli authorities confirmed the projectile hit the southern Jaffa district after interception attempts failed, triggering alarms and causing minor injuries to over a dozen people. No fatalities were reported.

Details of the Attack

The Israeli military revealed that the missile was launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi forces, who claimed responsibility for the strike. The Houthis announced they had fired a hypersonic ballistic missile, named “Palestine 2,” targeting an Israeli military site in Jaffa.

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In their statement, the group asserted, “The missile struck its target accurately, and the defenses and interception systems failed to intercept it.”

Emergency responders treated 16 individuals for minor injuries caused by shattered glass from nearby buildings, while 14 others were injured while seeking shelter. Additionally, seven people were treated for panic attacks.

Eyewitness Accounts

Beth Shahai, a 69-year-old resident, described the terrifying moment: “The ballistic missile landed right behind our building. All the windows on the first and second floors shattered. It was very frightening.”

Rising Regional Tensions

The missile strike comes amid heightened tensions following Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza, which began in October last year. The conflict has sparked attacks on Israel from multiple fronts, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen, both of whom are aligned with Iran.

The Houthis have intensified their activity in the Red Sea, targeting vessels in what they call retaliation for the situation in Gaza. They have vowed to continue their strikes until a ceasefire is reached in the Palestinian enclave.

Conflict’s Broader Impact

Since the onset of the war:

  • Israel has faced missile and rocket attacks from Hezbollah, the Houthis, and even directly from Iran.
  • The ongoing bombardment and siege of Gaza by Israel have resulted in tens of thousands of casualties and a humanitarian crisis.
  • Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed approximately 4,000 people.

The Houthis, Hamas, and Hezbollah are part of an Iran-led alliance that has ramped up attacks on Israel and its allies in response to the conflict.

Recent Incidents

This latest attack follows a series of notable incidents:

  • Thursday: Israel intercepted a missile from Yemen, with debris causing significant damage to a school near Tel Aviv.
  • November: Shrapnel from an intercepted Hezbollah rocket damaged a building in the city.
  • July: The Houthis claimed responsibility for a deadly drone strike in Tel Aviv—their first attack on the city.

Historical Context

The 14-month-long conflict was ignited by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, assault on Israel, during which militants killed over 1,000 people and took hundreds hostage. This attack triggered a cascade of violence, escalating tensions across the region and drawing in multiple actors aligned against Israel.

Global Implications

As the conflict deepens, regional and international observers remain concerned about its broader implications for stability in the Middle East and global security, especially given the Houthis’ threat to vital maritime routes like the Red Sea.

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