The Israeli Army reported that it had intercepted a surface-to-surface missile targeting Eilat, a southern town in Israel.
In a post on X, the Israeli Army spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, said, “Following the warning in the area of the city of Eilat, a surface-to-surface missile was detected, launched into the territory of the State of Israel and successfully intercepted in the Red Sea area by air defense fighters, using the ‘Hats’ long-range defense system.”
“The target did not cross into Israeli territory and did not pose a threat to civilians,” he added.
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Since the Gaza war started, the Houthis have seized an Israeli-linked cargo vessel and fired ballistic missiles at various targets. On Sunday, US Central Command said that US warships shot down three suspected Houthi drones in the Red Sea.
The Houthis must launch munitions capable of travelling at least 1,600 kilometers (994 miles) away to hit Israel’s southernmost tip. They have an arsenal of ballistic missiles they call ‘Typhoon’ — a rebranded version of the Iranian Qadr missile, according to Fabian Hinz of the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Miroslava Salazar, with AFP
