Israel says missile launched from Yemen was intercepted
The Iran-aligned Houthi militia, which controls the most populous parts of Yemen, has been firing on Israel and attacking shipping lanes.
The Houthi armed group has said its attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where Israel's military campaign since late 2023 has killed more than 57,000 people, according to Gaza authorities.
Most of the dozens of missiles and drones launched have either been intercepted or fallen short. Israel has conducted a series of retaliatory strikes in response.
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