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Yemeni Forces Launch Hypersonic Missile at Israel, Escalating Tensions

5/2/2025

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In a bold move, the Yemeni Armed Forces fired a hypersonic missile at Israel's Ramat David Airbase, asserting a successful strike. This act of defiance, aimed at supporting Palestine, set off missile sirens throughout northern Israel. The incident heightens regional tensions, particularly in light of recent US-led airstrikes in Yemen amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.

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In a bold move, the Yemeni Armed Forces fired a hypersonic missile at Israel's Ramat David Airbase, asserting a successful strike. This act of defiance, aimed at supporting Palestine, set off missile sirens throughout northern Israel. The incident heightens regional tensions, particularly in light of recent US-led airstrikes in Yemen amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.