A missile launched from Yemen struck the Tel Aviv-Jaffa area early Saturday after Israel’s military failed to intercept it, resulting in 14 people suffering minor shrapnel injuries. Israeli emergency services confirmed the casualties were transported to local hospitals.
The Iran-aligned Houthi movement claimed responsibility, stating they had targeted a “military target” in Jaffa. Israeli police confirmed reports of a missile impact in a Tel Aviv-area town, though specific location details were not disclosed.
This attack follows a pattern of Houthi strikes against Israel, which the Yemen-based group describes as solidarity actions with Palestinians in Gaza. Israel responded Thursday with strikes on Houthi-controlled ports and energy facilities in Yemen, warning of further retaliation.
