'Today we light the first candle of Hanukkah to commemorate the victory of the Maccabees of that time and the victory of the Maccabees of today.'

The strikes came as Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi was giving a televised speech.

Bomb squads were examining three impact sites from the interception in the Sharon region, including in Ramla and Modi’in, and security forces were searching for additional debris, according to the Israel Police.

'Just as we took care of Sinwar in Gaza, Haniyeh in Tehran and Nasrallah in Beirut, we will deal with the heads of the Houthis,' says Minister Katz.

Netanyahu: 'Just as we have acted forcefully against the terror arms of Iran's axis of evil, so too will we act against the Houthis.'

Sirens sounded in central Israel, and 16 people were wounded.

'They are finding out, and will find out, the hard way that whoever harms Israel – will pay a very heavy price.'

The strikes were carried out by 14 fighter jets in two waves and targeted sites in Yemen's capital and coastal area.

The IDF is investigating the fact that the drone did not trigger sirens or defense systems.

There were no immediate reports of casualties.

The projectile was intercepted before it entered Israeli territory.

The missile was intercepted outside of Israeli airspace, but four people were hurt while running to shelters.

'One launch that was approaching from Yemen toward Israeli territory was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force,' the IDF said.

The Israeli Air Force launched a wave of airstrikes on Houthi terrorist targets near Yemen's port city of Hodeidah on Sunday afternoon, as confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

'The IDF attacked power plants and a seaport, which are used to import oil,' the military said.

In recent days, Houthis from Iraq arrived in the south of the country – to open a new firing front – using drones against Israel.

Fragments of an IDF interceptor hit a train station in Modi’in, causing damage, with images from the scene showing shattered glass and damage to an escalator.

The attacks are forcing shipping companies to take alternative, longer routes to avoid the Red Sea, leading to greater revenue and profits.

Israeli Air Force jets launched strikes on Houthi terrorist targets in Yemen on Saturday, following a lethal drone attack by the Iran-backed group in Tel Aviv.

'The Israeli Air Force struck dual-use infrastructure used for terrorist activities, including energy infrastructures,' IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.

The Houthis have been launching missile and drone attacks against Israel since declaring support for Hamas.

Since October 7th, the Houthis have disrupted shipping and committed acts of terror on the sea.

According to a report from Globes, the damage will take at least eight weeks to repair.

The Houthis should not be underestimated and are the first to use anti-ship ballistic missiles.

Their weapons and training originate in Iran, which funds numerous terrorist groups aimed at destroying Israel.

'As our brave soldiers fight to defend Israel on all fronts, we are stepping in to do our part to circumvent life-endangering delays in humanitarian supplies due to regional hostilities.'

The Houthi scholar called America “a country of evil, corruption, and homosexuality."

US Navy thwarts Red Sea attacks, as Houthi aggression on international shipping escalates.

The White House asserts Iran's role in Houthi attacks on vessels, prompting international action through Operation Prosperity Guardian.

Backed by Iran, Houthi attacks on Israel raise concerns for Red Sea shipping, prompting the formation of Operation Prosperity Guardian, a multinational coalition to address the threat.

Naval forces from various nations committed to restoring peace and stability in the region.

Israel is fighting on three fronts: retrieving the bodies of three hostages, responding to Houthi attacks from Yemen, and reporting 100,000 evacuations in Southern Lebanon.

Recent Houthi attacks on commercial ships prompt questions about potential U.S. military action, contrasting with strikes on Iran-backed militias.

Houthi rebels target three commercial ships in the Red Sea, prompting a U.S. warship's defensive response against three drones

Houthis target USS Mason after failed hijack attempt on Israel-linked ship. Swift response averts damage, highlighting regional maritime tensions.

The Galaxy Leader is registered under a British company partially owned by an Israeli tycoon.

The move follows repeated missile and drone attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen.

While the source of the threat is unclear, the incident comes amid increasing threats from Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

'The Yemen war is a lab' for Iran and its proxies to test out tactics and technology.

Here are the three main ways the Houthi pose a threat to Israel and the world.