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A missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Tel Aviv, Israel's commercial hub, in the early hours of Saturday, December 21, 2024. Key details of the attack include:
  • Impact and Casualties
  • The missile landed in the southern Jaffa district of Tel Aviv after Israel's interception attempts failed
  • 16 people sustained minor injuries from shattered glass and debris
  • An additional 14 people were lightly hurt while rushing to shelters
Houthi Claims
  • The Houthis claimed responsibility, stating they targeted a military site with a hypersonic ballistic missile named "Palestine 2"
  • They asserted the missile accurately hit its target and evaded Israeli defense systems
Israeli Response
  • The Israeli military confirmed the unsuccessful interception of the projectile from Yemen
  • Air raid sirens sounded in central Israel before the impact
Context
  • This attack follows recent Israeli airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, including Sanaa and Hodeidah
  • The Houthis have been launching missiles and drones at Israel since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023
The incident marks a significant escalation in the Houthis' capability to strike deep into Israeli territory, demonstrating the expanding scope of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

 
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