New Front In West Asia War As Yemen’s Houthis Launch Missile At Israel

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a missile at Israel, their first direct strike since the start of the West Asia war. The Israeli military detected the missile and activated its air defense systems to intercept it. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying they launched ballistic missiles at Israeli military targets. The attack raises fears of a new front in the regional conflict. The Houthis had previously warned they would join the war if Tehran came under attack or more countries became involved. The Red Sea has taken on renewed strategic importance, and the Houthis' re-entry into the conflict could complicate the regional security picture.