Tensions between Israel and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants have sharply escalated, with the Houthis launching ballistic missiles and drones at Israel, including a claimed strike on Ben Gurion Airport.
Israel has responded with airstrikes and drone attacks on Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port in Yemen, targeting military infrastructure. The Israeli military has intercepted several incoming threats, and air raid sirens have disrupted daily life in central Israel. Both sides have vowed further action, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and increased instability in the Red Sea area.
The UN and regional powers have expressed concern over the potential for further escalation.
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