Middle East Tensions: Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Israeli Targets in Jaffa After Israel’s Attacks on Iran

Following Israel’s reported air and sea strikes on multiple locations in Iran on Monday, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for launching a missile attack against Israeli targets in the Jaffa area. According to a Houthi military spokesperson, the operation was successful and was carried out in support of Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel–Hamas conflict. The group also warned that it could intensify its military campaign against Israel in coordination with allied factions. Prior to the attack, the Houthis had announced a complete ban on Israeli-linked maritime navigation in the Red Sea, signaling a further escalation in regional tensions. The latest developments raise concerns about the widening scope of the conflict and the increasing involvement of Iran-backed groups across the Middle East.