Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile Aimed at Eilat, Focuses on Gaza Operations

The Israeli military successfully used its Arrow defense system to intercept a missile from Yemen's Houthi rebels, as operations in Gaza shift towards the southern city of Rafah.

• Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted Israel's Eilat with ballistic missiles, marking another escalation in regional tensions.
• The Israeli Arrow defense system intercepted the missile, demonstrating its capability against surface-to-surface attacks.
• This incident reflects the broader context of the Israel-Hamas conflict, with the Houthis expressing solidarity with Palestinians.
• Israel's military operations in Gaza are now concentrating on Rafah, indicating a strategic shift in the ongoing conflict.
• The US has increased its operations against the Houthis, aiming to curb their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

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