Early Friday, Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a missile towards Israel in retaliation for a series of Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's main airport. The Israeli military successfully intercepted the missile using its air defenses before it could breach Israeli territory. The airstrikes on Yemen's airport resulted in three fatalities and numerous injuries, including a member of a U.N. plane crew who underwent surgery and was reported to be in stable condition.
Throughout the week, Houthi missile launches have triggered air raid sirens in Israel, with the rebels also targeting shipping in the Red Sea corridor in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has claimed the lives of over 45,000 Palestinians, with a significant number being women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
