Israel intercepts missiles from Yemen, warns Houthis of blockade

The Israeli army said on Saturday (June 28, 2025) that a missile fired from Yemen towards Israeli territory had been “most likely successfully intercepted”, while Yemen’s Houthi forces claimed responsibility for the launch.

Israel has threatened Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement - which has been attacking Israel in what it says is solidarity with Gaza - with a naval and air blockade if its attacks on Israel persist.

The Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group was responsible for Saturday’s (June 28, 2025) attack, adding that it fired a missile towards the southern Israeli city of Beersheba.