Yemen’s Houthi group says it targeted Israel with ballistic missiles

By Aziz al-Ahmadi

SANAA, Yemen (AA) – Yemen’s Houthi group said late Tuesday that it targeted Israel with ballistic missiles.

“Our armed forces launched a batch of ballistic missiles at various targets of the Israeli enemy in the occupied Palestinian territories,” said spokesman Yahya Saree.

He pointed out that among these targets were “sensitive sites” in the southern city of Eilat.

Saree vowed that the group will "target any Israeli ship in the Red Sea or any place we can reach, starting from the moment this statement is announced."

Earlier in the day, the Israeli army said it downed a ballistic missile that was likely fired from Yemen, according to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority.

On Oct. 31, the Houthi group announced that it had targeted Israel with a large number of missiles and drones.

The group’s attacks coincide with Israel’s relentless air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip, which have been ongoing since a cross-border attack by the Palestinian group Hamas on Oct. 7.

At least 11,320 Palestinians have been killed, including more than 7,750 women and children, and around 29,000 others have been injured, according to the latest figures from Palestinian authorities.

Thousands of buildings including hospitals, mosques and churches have also been damaged or destroyed in Israel's attacks on the besieged enclave since last month.

The Israeli death toll, meanwhile, stands at 1,200, according to official figures.