Houthi Ballistic Missile Attack on Southern Israel: A Dangerous Escalation Fueled by Iranian Influence

In a brazen display of proxy aggression, the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for launching a ballistic missile at a "strategic target" in Beersheba, southern Israel. This strike follows closely on the heels of a tentative truce between Israel and Iran that aimed to halt a bloody 12-day conflict. The Houthis’ military spokesperson Yahya Sarea boasted that the attack utilized a Zulfiqar ballistic missile and struck its intended target successfully. However, Israeli defense forces intercepted the missile without damage or casualties, underscoring the robust security measures protecting American ally Israel. Proxy Aggression Undermines Regional Stability This claim signals...