Israeli forces say they intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi militants in Yemen targeting the southern city of Eilat, in retaliation for strikes on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah. The Houthi military spokesperson, Brig Gen Yahya Saree, said the militants fired multiple ballistic missiles towards Eilat and targeted a US ship in the Red Sea with missiles and drones, calling both attempts 'successful'

Source: The Guardian July 21, 2024 18:19 UTC