Houthis Launch Missile Attacks on Israel, Prompting Warnings

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile toward Israel's Ramat David Airbase near Haifa, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted the missile before it reached its target, but debris from the interception damaged a kindergarten roof at Kibbutz Mishmar Ha'emek without causing injuries. The attack marks an escalation in long-range threats from Yemen and underscores the Houthis' ongoing campaign of missile and drone strikes since the Israel-Hamas war began. The incident also highlights the strain placed on Israeli civil defense systems, with repeated siren alerts and occasional damage or injuries from falling debris. In response to the attack, Israel reportedly targeted a location near Damascus, reflecting broader regional tensions. The United States has also conducted airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen in an attempt to curb their attacks on Israel and maritime targets.