JERUSALEM, April 1, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Israeli military said air defences responded early Wednesday to a missile launched from Yemen, where Iran's Houthi allies have claimed attacks on Israel in recent days. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed missile and drone attacks targeting Israel over the weekend, their first in the current war. The Israeli military also said on Monday that two drones launched from Yemen were intercepted. From Yemen, the Houthis could potentially disrupt shipping through the Red Sea, as they did at the height of Israel's war on Gaza. The Houthis have previously threatened shipping through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, which requires vessels to travel through a narrow strait off Yemen's coast.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 01, 2026 04:35 UTC