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Hans India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Houthis say launched missiles, drones on Israel in response to Yemeni port attack
Yemen's Houthi group launched hypersonic ballistic missiles and drones on Israeli targets on Monday before dawn, four hours after Israeli warplanes and battleships struck three Red Sea ports and a power station. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a statement aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV that the group launched eleven missiles and drones, with missiles targeting Ben Gurion Airport, the Ashdod Port, a power station in Ashkelon, and eight drones targeting the Eilat Port. Sarea claimed that "the missiles and drones successfully reached their targets, and that the interceptor systems failed to intercept them". The Houthi spokesperson said the group is "fully prepared for a sustained and prolonged confrontation," reaffirming that its attacks against Israel would continue until the "war on Gaza stops and the blockade is lifted". The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said that the Houthis launched two missiles toward Israel early Monday, triggering sirens in Jerusalem, the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea area, and several settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel's Magen David Adom emergency service reported no injuries. "Attempts were made to intercept the missiles, and the results of the interception are under review," said the Israeli military. The retaliation attack came hours after Israeli fighter jets struck Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen, including the ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and As Salif, and the Ras Qantib power station. The strikes also targeted the Galaxy Leader Vessel, seized by the Houthis in November 2023. The IDF accused the Houthis of installing radar on the vessel to monitor ships in the Red Sea and claimed that the Houthis used those three civilian ports to smuggle Iranian missiles and drones that the Houthis fired against Israel. Iran and the Houthis have repeatedly denied such allegations. According to the IDF, about 20 jets fired more than 50 bombs and missiles in the operation. Also on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned Israel's strikes on Yemen, describing them as "flagrant crimes" against Yemen's people and the Arab state's economic and public infrastructure, Xinhua news agency reported. Israel has carried out several airstrikes on strategic targets in Yemen in recent months. The Houthi group, which controls much of northern Yemen, has been targeting Israeli cities and ships in the Red Sea since November 2023 to show solidarity with the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Hands raised against us will be cut off': Israel's Navy launches long-range strikes as Houthis threaten more missile attacks
Israel's military confirmed it struck Houthi targets at Yemen's ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif, along with the Ras Kanatib power station. This is Israel's first strike on Yemen in almost a month. The official line: to retaliate for repeated Houthi missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory. The IDF said bluntly, the Houthis are a 'terrorist regime' staging attacks from facilities meant for civilian use. 'The Houthi terrorist regime's forces installed a radar system on the ship, and are using it to track vessels in international maritime space in order to promote the Houthi terrorist regime's activities,' said Israel's military, pointing to the hijacked cargo ship Galaxy Leader, seized in late 2023 and anchored at Ras Isa. Missiles fired in return Hours after the air strikes, Israel reported two missiles launched from Yemen towards its territory. Sirens sounded from the West Bank to Israel's south. Interceptors were fired, though whether they hit their mark is still being reviewed. The Houthis didn't waste time claiming responsibility, calling it payback for Israeli aggression. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said the group's air defences had 'succeeded in confronting the Zionist aggression' and retaliated by targeting Ben Gurion airport, the ports of Ashdod and Eilat, and a power station in Ashkelon with '11 missiles and drones.' Gaza casts a long shadow This round of strikes and counterstrikes is part of the broader fallout from the war in Gaza. Since October 2023, the Houthis have turned the Red Sea into a front line, hitting Israeli targets and threatening global shipping. They say they're standing by the Palestinians — and they have the weapons to prove it. Live Events Most of the missiles and drones fired at Israel haven't done much damage — they're usually shot down or fall short. But the shipping attacks are another story. The Houthis have seized or hit multiple commercial vessels, slowing trade through one of the world's busiest sea lanes. A defiant Houthi front The Houthis' message is that they're not backing down, no matter how many Israeli jets bomb Yemeni ports. Nasruddin Amer, deputy head of the Houthis' media office, posted this on X: 'No significant impact on our operations in support of Gaza, nor on preparations for escalation and expansion of operations deep inside the Zionist enemy entity.' Their leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, has built a force tens of thousands strong, kitted out with Iranian drones and missiles. Tehran officially denies supplying weapons. Nobody really believes that. Even US Army Gen. Michael Kurilla told Congress: 'The [Houthi] network would die on the vine without Iranian support.' Ports, power and civilians in the firing line Hodeidah, Yemen's biggest port, is vital. It's not just a Houthi stronghold — it's where aid and food come in for millions of Yemenis already battered by years of civil war. Israel insists the Houthis are abusing it to funnel weapons from Iran. Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz didn't mince words: 'The fate of Yemen is the same as the fate of Tehran. Anyone who tries to harm Israel will be harmed, and anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have their hand cut off.' Residents in Hodeidah told Reuters the strikes knocked out power. There's no confirmed word on civilian casualties yet. The IDF says it warned people to evacuate before the bombs fell. The strikes come after a ship was attacked off Hodeidah's coast. Its crew jumped overboard as the vessel took on water. Security firm Ambrey said it looked like a typical Houthi hit — although no one's claimed it. Days before, the Houthis also claimed to have targeted the Greek-operated Magic Seas with drones and missiles, damaging cargo and sparking a fire. In the background is a tangled web of old grudges and new escalations. The Houthis control most of north-west Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, since toppling the recognised government in 2014. They've survived a Saudi-led bombardment, a grinding civil war, and now fresh Israeli firepower. Israel's navy has even threatened a naval and air blockade if the Houthis keep up the attacks. For now, the strikes roll on. The missiles keep coming. And millions in Yemen — and far beyond — wait to see how far this next front in the region's wars will spread.
Yemen Online
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Online
IDF Intercept Houthi Missile Launched from Yemen
Israel's air defense systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthis. The projectile, reportedly a hypersonic missile, was aimed at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, according to a statement broadcast by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. Sirens were activated across several regions, including the Dead Sea and Judean Desert areas, prompting thousands of residents to seek shelter before dawn. Although the missile was intercepted mid-air, fragments caused a small fire near Jerusalem. No casualties have been reported. The Houthi spokesperson, Yahya Sarea, claimed the attack temporarily disrupted air traffic and reiterated the group's commitment to continue strikes in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Hans India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Yemen's Houthis claim 'hypersonic missile' attack on Israel
Yemen's Houthi armed forces claimed responsibility on Sunday morning for a "hypersonic ballistic missile" attack on Israel, which was reportedly intercepted earlier in the day by Israeli defence systems. In a statement aired by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said the missile was targeted at Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel. He claimed the attack had achieved its objective, temporarily halting air traffic in Israel and causing thousands of Israelis to rush to shelters before dawn. Sarea emphasised that the Houthis would continue to launch such attacks in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza until the ongoing war and the blockade against the enclave are ended. He also warned that the Houthi forces are prepared for any potential escalation by Israel, Xinhua news agency reported. The missile was launched earlier in the day, al-Masirah TV reported. Before dawn (Israel time), Israel's Channel 12 reported that a "projectile" fired from Yemen had been intercepted by Israeli defense systems, though shrapnel from the missile caused a fire near Jerusalem. No further details were provided, and no casualties have been reported. Earlier on Saturday, Israel and Hamas reached an agreement to resume talks in Qatar regarding hostages and a ceasefire deal. The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have been targeting Israel since November 2023 to show solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Yemen has been engulfed in conflict since 2014 when Houthi forces seized control of the capital Sanaa and much of the country's north, prompting a Saudi-led coalition to intervene in support of the internationally recognised government in 2015. The war has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with millions of Yemenis facing food insecurity and lacking access to basic services. Multiple rounds of peace talks have failed to produce a political settlement.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Iran-backed Houthis strike Israel with ballistic missile as Tehran mourns slain military commanders
Tensions in the Middle East reignite as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile strike targeting Israel's southern city of Beersheba. The missile, fired on June 28, was reportedly intercepted by Israeli defence systems. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea confirmed the attack, stating it was carried out in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Meanwhile, Tehran held a massive state funeral for over 60 Iranians-including military commanders and nuclear scientists, killed during the recent 12-day war with Israel. Show more Show less
