Israel News / Houthi fired hypersonic missile on Israel, air defense stopped it like this

Israel News: On Sunday, December 1, Israel's defense system successfully targeted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Yemen. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the missile was intercepted by the Arrow Defense System outside Israel's border. However, pieces of the missile fell inside the Israeli border, but no major damage has been reported.

Attack incident and response

Sirens sounded in central Israel at around 6:30 am, causing panic among local residents.

According to emergency services, four people were slightly injured while running in search of shelter, while one person was seriously injured.

Israel's advanced Arrow Defense system destroyed this surface-to-surface missile before it left the atmosphere.

Houthi rebels took responsibility for the attack

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen took responsibility for this missile attack. The rebel group claimed that they targeted an important target in central Israel.

The Houthi group has vowed to continue attacks until Israel's military action in the Gaza Strip stops.

Their leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi recently said that they would continue to launch missile and drone attacks on Israel in support of Iran-backed Hamas in Gaza.

Increasing tension between Israel and the Houthi group

Houthi rebels have been attacking Israel since the war between Israel and Hamas began in October 2023.

The Houthi group has so far launched more than 220 ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drone attacks on Israel.

These attacks began after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. More than 1,200 people were killed and 251 people were taken hostage in that attack.

Success of Arrow Defense System

Israel's Arrow Defense System is known for its advanced technology. It is specially designed to intercept ballistic missiles in their atmospheric phase.

The success of the system in this incident averted a potential major loss.

However, pieces of the missile fell inside Israel, causing minor damage.

Background of the war in the Gaza Strip

The conflict between Hamas and Israel has severely affected regional stability.

The Israeli army's air strikes in Gaza and the Houthi group's attacks on Israel reflect the growing tension in the region.

Despite the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the Houthi group has said it will continue its attacks.

Conclusion

The success of Israel's air defense system in intercepting a ballistic missile fired from Yemen averted a potential tragedy. But this incident shows that tensions in the region are increasing rather than decreasing. The attacks by Houthi rebels and the ongoing war in Gaza have challenged Israel on two fronts. It is time for Israel to further strengthen its security and strategy, as regional instability can turn into a major crisis.