Yemeni missile strike targets Israeli War Ministry in Tel Aviv, resulting in numerous injuries
A spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces announced that the military's missile and drone units have conducted a series of retaliatory strikes targeting strategic sites within Israeli-occupied territories. These operations are part of Yemen's ongoing support for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, amidst what has been described by Yemeni officials as alleged acts of genocide by Israel.
In a broadcast statement on Tuesday morning, Brigadier General Yahya Saree revealed that Yemeni missile forces launched a strike targeting the headquarters of Israel’s Ministry of Military Affairs in Tel Aviv, employing an indigenous Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile.
Saree announced that the missile successfully struck its intended target, highlighting that sophisticated Israeli anti-air defense systems were unable to intercept and neutralize it.
He emphasized that the Yemeni Armed Forces remain steadfast in their religious, moral, and humanitarian commitments to the Palestinian people, regardless of any potential consequences.
A spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces declared a commitment to intensifying military actions against Israeli forces. The aim, they stated, is to halt the ongoing hostilities in the Gaza Strip and to lift the blockade imposed on the region. The spokesperson expressed hope for divine support in their efforts.
According to reports from Israeli media, over twelve Israeli settlers sustained injuries as they rushed to shelters when a missile originating from Yemen entered the airspace above the occupied territories.
The Hebrew-language news website Hadashot Bazman has reported that the number of casualties has reached 15.
In the latest development, a Yemeni pro-Palestinian operation marks the third such action carried out in the span of 12 hours.
Late Monday evening, the Yemeni military claimed responsibility for launching a ballistic missile targeting the coastal city of Tel Aviv, located within Israeli-occupied territories.
In a broadcast on Yemen’s al-Masirah television channel, Saree announced the execution of a military operation that targeted a crucial Israeli site in Tel Aviv using a hypersonic ballistic missile.
“The operation was successfully executed,” he stated, noting that Yemeni military forces conducted an assault utilizing four kamikaze drones, which were aimed at “critical targets” in Tel Aviv.
Saree pledged that Yemeni operations targeting Israeli sites will persist until the offensive against the Gaza Strip ceases.
Earlier today, Israeli media outlets reported that a missile was launched from Yemen, causing disruptions in air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
In a significant escalation in recent weeks, Yemen has increased its pro-Palestinian military offensives against Israeli forces in the occupied territories. These operations have notably involved the deployment of advanced hypersonic ballistic missiles, marking a notable development in the region’s ongoing conflict.
In a contentious move purportedly aimed at disrupting ongoing operations, the United States and the United Kingdom have launched airstrikes on the Arab nation, actions criticized by some as supporting alleged Israeli genocidal activities.
Despite enduring several months of intense aerial bombardments, Yemeni forces have not been dissuaded and persist in targeting vessels with connections to Israel in regional waters. These actions have also led to retaliatory measures against Western military installations positioned along Yemen’s coast.
The Yemeni armed forces have announced their intention to continue military operations until Israel halts its ground and air assaults in the Gaza Strip.
According to recent reports, Israeli military actions have resulted in the deaths of at least 46,584 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, and have left an additional 109,731 people injured in Gaza since the conflict began in October 2023.
