Yemen's Houthi movement announced it launched a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel's historic port city of Jaffa, signaling an escalation in its ongoing ties with Iran.
In a statement on Sunday, spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group deployed several Palestine 2 hypersonic missiles over the past 24 hours, striking central Israel near the Mediterranean coast.
This offensive follows days of reciprocal missile fire between Tehran and Tel Aviv, each side testing defenses and expanding their reach through proxies.
Strategic analysts note that the use of hypersonic weapons by the Houthis represents a significant leap in their strike capabilities – raising concerns about civilian areas and shipping lanes in the Red Sea corridor.
With global energy markets already jittery, this uptick in regional tension underscores the fragility of diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilizing the Middle East.
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Houthis say they hit Israel's Jaffa with ballistic missiles with Iran
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