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Houthis Target Israel with Missiles Amid Ongoing Conflict

10/2/2025

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Houthis Target Israel

The Houthis in Yemen launched a ballistic missile at Israel; air defenses intercepted it; no injuries.
They claimed to target Tel Aviv with cluster warheads and launched drones at Eilat.
Since March 18, the Houthis have fired nearly 90 missiles and drones at Israel amid the Hamas conflict.
An Israeli strike in Sanaa killed Yemen's Houthi prime minister and ministers.

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Houthis Threaten Sanctions

The Houthis threaten sanctions on 13 U.S. oil companies, including ExxonMobil and Chevron, for export-decree violations.
They attacked the Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, injuring two crew members, citing retaliation for docking at "occupied Palestine."
The "Humanitarian Operations Co-ordination Center" is reportedly a front; threats resumed after a pause, following airstrikes earlier this year.

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Historical Context

The Houthi movement seized Yemen's capital, Sanaa, in 2014, igniting a civil war that has resulted in over 230,000 deaths. In recent months, the Houthis have escalated attacks on vessels linked to Israel, claiming solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. This has prompted military responses from the U.S. and allies, highlighting the growing instability in the region.

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Houthis Target Israel

The Houthis in Yemen launched a ballistic missile at Israel; air defenses intercepted it; no injuries.
They claimed to target Tel Aviv with cluster warheads and launched drones at Eilat.
Since March 18, the Houthis have fired nearly 90 missiles and drones at Israel amid the Hamas conflict.
An Israeli strike in Sanaa killed Yemen's Houthi prime minister and ministers.

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