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New Developments in the War: Indications of Houthis' Involvement – Israel Detects Missile from Yemen

Published March 28, 2026, 07:17
New Developments in the War: Indications of Houthis' Involvement – Israel Detects Missile from Yemen

The Israeli armed forces announced that they detected the launch of a missile from Yemen against Israel, for the first time since the start of the war in the Middle East. The attack is believed to have been carried out by the Houthi rebels, who threatened to join the conflict on the side of Iran. Sirens sounded around Beersheba and near Israel's nuclear research center. Israel's anti-aircraft defense systems are operating to intercept the threat. Residents returned to their homes after a short time. The leader of the Houthis, Abdel Malek al-Houthi, warned that their forces are ready to strike the Red Sea maritime route again, in solidarity with Tehran. This could worsen the global oil and economic crisis. Iran could open a new front in the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the event of attacks on Iranian territory or its islands, according to an Iranian military source. The Houthis have the ability to strike neighboring countries and cause disruptions to navigation.