Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Houthi Group Claims Missile Strike on Israel; IDF Says Intercepted
A group in Yemen called the Houthis said they shot a missile at a place in Israel.
They claim it hit a sensitive target.
Israel's army said they probably stopped the missile before it could cause damage.
Air raid sirens went off in many cities in southern Israel.
The Houthis say they are doing this to support people in Gaza.
Yemen's government says Iran is the one actually controlling these missile attacks.
Houthi forces in Yemen claimed a successful ballistic missile strike on a "sensitive" site in southern Israel.
Air defense sirens sounded across southern Israel, including Beer Sheva and Dimona.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated the missile was "most likely successfully intercepted".
The Houthis said the attack was in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Yemen's internationally recognized government accused Iran of controlling the Houthi missile systems.
- Who
- The Houthi group in Yemen launched the missile; the IDF said they intercepted it.
- What
- The Houthi group launched a ballistic missile at a "sensitive" site in southern Israel.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- From Yemen towards southern Israel.
- Why
- The Houthis say it is in support of the Palestinian people.
Houthi Perspective
Israeli Perspective
Strike Success
Houthi Perspective
The missile strike successfully hit its target and is a form of support for the Palestinian people.
Israeli Perspective
Israel's military stated that the missile was successfully intercepted.
Motive
Houthi Perspective
The operations are in solidarity with Gaza.
Israeli Perspective
The international community views these actions as destabilizing.
- Event
- Ballistic missile launch
- Origin
- Yemen
- Target
- Southern Israel
- Sender
- Houthi group
- Interception Status
- Most likely intercepted
- Motive
- Support for Palestinians
- Accusation
- Iran controls Houthi missile systems
