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Israel Intercepts Houthi Missiles Amid Rising Regional Tensions

3/20/2025

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Israel successfully intercepted missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Thursday, setting off alarms across Tel Aviv. This escalation comes on the heels of a failed Gaza ceasefire and intensified US airstrikes against the Houthis. Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi threatened more attacks unless Israel permits humanitarian aid into Gaza, heightening regional tensions.

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Israel successfully intercepted missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Thursday, setting off alarms across Tel Aviv. This escalation comes on the heels of a failed Gaza ceasefire and intensified US airstrikes against the Houthis. Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi threatened more attacks unless Israel permits humanitarian aid into Gaza, heightening regional tensions.