INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A missile from Yemen hit Tel Aviv on December 21, 2024, injuring 30 people
The Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attack
They targeted a military site in the Jaffa district with a hypersonic ballistic missile
Israeli emergency services treated 16 people for minor injuries from shattered glass
Another 14 individuals sustained injuries while rushing to shelters.The strike followed Israeli airstrikes on Yemen two days earlier
Those attacks killed nine people in Sanaa and Hodeida
Israel had launched them in response to a Houthi missile hitting an Israeli school
The Houthis have fired over 200 missiles and drones at Israel since October 2023
They claim to support Palestinians in the ongoing Gaza conflict.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation against the
Netanyahu promised severe consequences for attacks on Israel
He urged citizens to remain patient and follow safety instructions.Middle East Tensions Escalate as Houthis Target Israel
The attack also highlights the complex web of alliances and proxy conflicts in the Middle East
Iran backs the Houthis, while the U.S
supports Israel.International concern grows over the potential for wider regional destabilization
and other nations view Houthi attacks as a threat to global maritime security
They have conducted strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
MediationThe conflict impacts global trade and oil prices
Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea disrupt vital shipping lanes
This raises costs for international commerce and threatens supply chains
The situation adds to existing economic pressures from inflation and geopolitical tensions.As the conflict escalates, diplomatic efforts to
de-escalate tensions face challenges
The international community calls for restraint from all parties
However, the cycle of attacks and retaliation shows no signs of abating
The situation remains volatile, with potential for further escalation.
