Israel’s military said it detected a missile launch from Yemen on Saturday, marking the first such incident since the ongoing war with Iran began on February 28.
In a statement, the Israeli military said it had “identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory,” adding that air defence systems were activated to intercept the threat.
The development comes as the conflict enters its second month, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Media reports indicated the missile may have been successfully intercepted.
The launch follows warnings from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which said it would join the conflict if US-Israeli strikes continue against Iran or if additional countries become involved.
The Houthis have previously targeted shipping routes in the Red Sea during regional tensions but had not taken direct action in the current conflict until now.
“We affirm that our fingers are on the trigger for direct military intervention,” the group said in a statement, warning of action if other nations join the US-Israeli campaign or if the Red Sea is used for what it described as hostile operations.
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