Following missile launches from Yemen towards Israel, with the Houthis claiming them to be hypersonic missiles, we examined what this weapon actually is, its capabilities, whether the Houthis truly possess such technology, and if Israel can defend itself against it.
During Houthi missile attack on Israel, major parts of central Israel heard siren alerts but the capital was though to have been spared. But it appears that the interceptor used against the missiles flew over Jerusalem.
Immediate impact suggests strategic ports paralyzed by Israeli mission, dealing heavy blow to terrorists, as Israel retaliates for their repeated missile and drone fire on Israelis. IAF also hits capital Sana'a in complex long-range operation as defense minister reiterates threat against Iranian-backed militia.
An elementary school in Ramat Gan's Ramat Efal neighborhood sustained significant damage early Thursday when debris from an interceptor missile, launched to counter a Yemeni ballistic missile, struck the campus. The incident occurred after air raid sirens activated throughout the Dan metropolitan region at 2:47 a.m.
Defense chief observed mission from air force bunker as Israeli jets hit strategic targets over 1,700 km away, paralyzing three Houthi-controlled ports.
The leader of the Yemeni organization boasts of its ability to fight Israel and the US. Now, with the collapse of Assad's regime and Hezbollah setbacks, Israeli attention turns to the leadership of this terrorist army.
Following a thorough sweep by the IDF's elite Yahalom combat engineering unit, forces destroyed the command center and its underground access tunnel, while confiscating the entire weapons arsenal.
Arab media sources said the agreement between the parties would be executed in three phases. The first phase would be a "humanitarian stage" including additional supply deliveries to the Gaza Strip and the release of all Israeli female hostages, including female soldiers, as well as civilian hostages.
"We will not allow any terrorist organization against Israeli communities and Israeli citizens from Gaza. We will not allow a return to the reality of before October 7," Katz stated.
The Houthis have increased their attempts to challenge Israel in recent days. Accordingly, Israeli officials acknowledge that the situation cannot continue and are preparing for a significant strike against Houthi targets in Yemen.
