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Yemen's Houthis announced they fired hypersonic missiles at Israel in coordination with Iran's recent strikes. The IDF confirmed projectile alarms but didn't disclose interception details. Footage showed explosions in Israeli cities as the Houthis vowed to continue attacks until Gaza's siege ends. Meanwhile, an Israeli airstrike reportedly targeted a Houthi meeting in Sanaa.

Key Points: Houthis Claim Hypersonic Missile Strikes on Israel Amid Iran Attacks

  • Houthis claim joint hypersonic missile strikes with Iran
  • IDF confirms projectiles from Yemen triggered alarms
  • Attacks mark escalation in Houthi-Israel conflict
  • Israeli airstrike hits suspected Houthi meeting in Sanaa
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Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for missile attacks towards Israel in past 24 hours

Yemen's Houthis say they launched hypersonic missiles at Tel Aviv in coordination with Iran's strikes, vowing to continue until Gaza siege ends.

"This operation was coordinated with the Iranian army against the criminal Israeli enemy – Yahya Sarea, Houthi Spokesperson"

Sanaa, June 15

Yemen's Houthis, in a statement on Sunday, claimed responsibility for launching missile attacks towards Israel in the past 24 hours.

"In support of the Palestinian and Iranian peoples, and in response to the crime of starvation and thirst perpetrated by the Zionist enemy against our brothers in the Gaza Strip, the Yemeni Armed Forces' missile force (Houthi missile force) carried out a military operation targeting sensitive Israeli enemy targets in the occupied Tel Aviv area, using many hypersonic ballistic missiles at various times over the past 24 hours," Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a televised statement, aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, Xinhua reported.

"This operation was coordinated with the operations carried out by the Iranian army and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard against the criminal Israeli enemy," Sarea said.

The Houthi military spokesperson vowed that his group would continue to launch missile attacks against Israel until "the war and blockade on Gaza end", Xinhua said.

Meanwhile, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) reported on social media platform X on Saturday night and earlier Sunday that "projectiles" fired from Yemen triggered sirens across Israel. The IDF gave no further details on whether the "projectiles" were intercepted or not, as the Houthi missile attacks occurred at the same time as the Iranian missile attack waves on Tel Aviv. Footage videos filmed by Israeli residents on Saturday night and early Sunday morning showed many missiles hitting targets in several Israeli cities.

The Yemen-based Houthi group, which controls much of northern Yemen, has been launching missile and drone attacks against Israeli targets since November 2023 to show solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

On Saturday night, residents of the Yemeni capital Sanaa heard a loud explosion as a strike hit a house in southern Sanaa. In the meantime, Israeli TV 12 reported that an Israeli airstrike hit a house in Sanaa, targeting what the Israeli television said was a "secret meeting of Houthi military leaders."

There were no official comments yet from the Houthis on the Israeli airstrike on the house in Sanaa.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
The Middle East conflict is getting more complicated with Houthis joining the fray. As Indians, we should be concerned about how this affects global oil prices and our economy. Hope our government maintains strong ties with all sides while protecting national interests. 🙏
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Priya M.
While we sympathize with Palestinian suffering, missile attacks only escalate violence. India has always advocated for peaceful resolution through dialogue. This tit-for-tat will only bring more misery to common people on both sides.
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Amit S.
The mention of Iranian coordination is worrying. India has good relations with Iran but also with Israel. Our diplomats must be working overtime to balance these relationships. Jai Hind!
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Sunita R.
Hypersonic missiles? This shows how regional conflicts are becoming more dangerous with advanced weapons. India should focus on strengthening our own missile defense systems, especially given our neighborhood situation.
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Vikram J.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is heartbreaking, but more violence isn't the solution. India should use its UN position to push for ceasefire and humanitarian aid. We've seen enough suffering in our own partition history to know where this leads.
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Neha P.
This conflict shows why India needs to be self-reliant in energy. If Red Sea shipping gets affected again, it will impact our imports. Atmanirbhar Bharat is the way forward! 🇮🇳
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Karan D.
While the situation is complex, I wish our media would focus more on how this affects Indian citizens abroad, especially in Israel and Gulf countries. Many Indians work in

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