18-03-2025
Israel intercepts hypersonic missile from Yemen as Gaza war escalates
ALBAWABA- The Israeli army announced that it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen—the first such attack since the January 19 ceasefire in Gaza took effect. Also Read New U.S. airstrikes destroy iron factory in Yemen
Sirens were activated in several southern areas, but no further details were provided.
The Houthis had halted their missile and drone strikes on Israel following the Qatar-Egypt-brokered ceasefire agreement.
However, after Israel resumed its military aggression in Gaza and imposed new sanctions, the Houthis retaliated by imposing sanctions on vessels bound for Israel, warning of further escalation unless humanitarian aid was allowed into the besieged enclave.
In response, the U.S. launched a series of unprecedented airstrikes on Yemen, as announced by the Trump administration, aiming to pressure the Houthis into halting their support for Gaza and ensuring safe maritime passage.
The U.S. attacks have killed dozens and injured hundreds across multiple Yemeni cities in recent strikes. Also Read Over 400 killed, 562 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Meanwhile, Israel intensified its assault on Gaza early today, killing over 400 people, including 150 children, and wounding around 600 others.
Houthi leader Abdul Malik Al-Houthi condemned Israel's actions, declaring that it had "crossed all red lines" in its continued genocide in Gaza, and warning of serious consequences.
🔻 Israeli army says it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen—the first since the Jan. 19 the Gaza ceasefire took effect
🔻 Sirens were activated in several southern areas, but no further details were provided
