Overview

• On May 22, 2025, Israel's military intercepted a rocket launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia, sounding alarms across central Israel, including Jerusalem.
• No injuries were caused by the interception, though one man was hurt while seeking shelter, according to emergency services.
• The Houthi militia claimed responsibility for the rocket attack and announced additional drone launches targeting areas near Haifa and Tel Aviv.
• This marks the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthis since October 2023, reportedly carried out in solidarity with Hamas amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.
• Israel has responded to previous attacks with strikes on Houthi-controlled Yemeni ports, aiming to disrupt arms transfers and deter further aggression.