The Israeli military announced that it was unable to intercept a missile launched from Yemen early Saturday, which landed in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa region. According to the ambulance service, 14 individuals sustained minor injuries. A representative for the Iran-aligned Houthis claimed that they successfully targeted a “military site” in Jaffa with a ballistic missile. Paramedics reported treating 14 people for minor shrapnel wounds, with some requiring hospitalization, as stated by the ambulance service.
The Israeli police confirmed they had received notifications regarding a missile that had fallen in a town within the Tel Aviv area. The Houthis have consistently launched drones and missiles toward Israel, framing these actions as expressions of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. On Thursday, Israel conducted airstrikes on ports and energy facilities in Houthi-controlled regions of Yemen and issued warnings of potential further actions against the group.
