Houthi ballistic missile strikes Israel.

The alarm sirens sounded again in Israel, specifically in the Dead Sea area, after authorities announced the launch of a new missile from Yemen, in an unprecedented escalation of attacks claimed by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

This development comes just hours after the Israeli army announced intercepting a ballistic missile and a drone heading from the east, in a series of escalating attacks reflecting the intensification of the Yemeni-Israeli front.

The military spokesperson for the Houthi group, Yahya Saree, stated that the group carried out a "military operation targeting the Israeli Negev base in southern occupied Palestine with a ballistic missile of supersonic speed," confirming that the missile "reached its target," bolstering the group's claims of an unprecedented breach in Israeli air defenses.

While the Israeli army works to repel these attacks, the interception of a drone heading towards Israeli territories from the east was announced, indicating coordination on multiple fronts.

This development followed the activation of alarm systems in several areas within Israel after detecting the ballistic missile coming from Yemen.

Meanwhile, the United States continues to escalate its airstrikes against Houthi positions, with Houthi leader Abu Mohsen al-Rassas being killed in an American raid targeting the Majzar district north of Marib.

These strikes are part of a campaign that began on March 15th, aimed at halting Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, vital passages for global trade.

In the political context, U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threats against the Houthis, warning Iran against continuing to support them, pointing out that these attacks pose a direct threat to American and international interests in the region.

These statements highlight the widening scope of the confrontation, not only on the ground but also on the international stage, amid fears of the region turning into a broader conflict zone.

The ongoing events outline a new phase of tensions in the Middle East, reflecting a shift in the rules of engagement, as attention turns to how Israel and the United States will respond, and whether these developments will push the region towards further escalation or to a postponed negotiation table.