16 Injured in Houthi Missile Strike in Israel

A ballistic missile fired from Yemen struck Tel Aviv overnight, injuring 16 people, according to Israeli emergency services. 

Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for the attack, declaring it targeted "a military objective of the Israeli enemy." This marks their second missile strike on Israel within days.

The Israeli rescue service, Magen David Adom, reported that the injuries sustained were minor, primarily caused by shattered glass.

The Houthis have escalated their attacks on Israel over the past year, citing solidarity with Palestinians amid ongoing conflicts.

Israeli reports estimate that the Houthis have launched approximately 200 rockets and 170 drones toward Israel in the past 12 months.

Saturday's strike follows a missile attack two days prior that damaged a school. In response, Israel targeted Yemeni ports and the capital, Sanaa.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the Houthis, linking them to Iran's regional strategy.