Houthi claims to have launched a supersonic missile to attack the Israeli Ministry of Defense

Houthi forces in Yemen announced on January 14 that they had fired a supersonic ballistic missile at the headquarters of the Israeli Ministry of Defense , marking the third missile launch within 12 hours.

Ynet News in Israel quoted a Houthi spokesman as saying the third missile launch against Israel in 12 hours was carried out on the morning of January 14 and targeted the Israeli Defense Ministry headquarters. The Houthis said the attacks would continue until Israel ended the war in Gaza and released the hostages.

Israeli media said shrapnel from the air defense system landed in several areas of Jerusalem and caused damage, but no casualties were reported. Israeli police said Houthi missile debris was found in several residential areas in Jerusalem and advised residents not to touch it. Israel did not immediately respond to reports that its Defense Ministry was targeted by the Houthis.

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The Times of Israel reported on January 14 that the Israeli military announced that it had taken measures to intercept the Houthi missiles, but did not provide further details. Previously, Israel said it had intercepted a Houthi missile on the evening of January 13. Then, a second Houthi missile was launched at around 3 a.m. on January 14 and Israel tried to respond, but the military was not sure about its ability to successfully intercept it. Tel Aviv said there were no reports of casualties or property damage after the two launches.

Debris from a Houthi missile hits a house in Jerusalem

PHOTO: ISRAEL POLICE

After the first launch, the Houthis claimed responsibility, saying they had targeted a “key target” in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv and claimed they had achieved their goal. Israel denied that the Houthis had succeeded in the missile attack.

The Houthi missile attacks come as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza appears to be close, with some sources saying the deal could be announced this week.

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