A missile launched from Yemen disrupted Shabbat in Israel on July 26, 2025, marking another instance of ongoing Houthi aggression against the country. The incident was highlighted by Aviva Klompas, who stated in a tweet, "Another Shabbat shattered by a missile fired from Yemen." This latest attack underscores the persistent threat posed by the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
The Houthi rebels have consistently declared their missile and drone attacks on Israel as acts of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, a stance they have maintained since the conflict began in October 2023. Throughout July 2025, Israel has faced multiple such projectiles, with previous incidents reported on July 1, 6, 10, and 18. While most of these missiles have been successfully intercepted by Israeli air defense systems, they frequently trigger sirens across central Israel and the Jerusalem area, causing widespread alarm.
In response to these continued assaults, Israel has conducted retaliatory airstrikes on Houthi targets within Yemen. These operations have targeted critical infrastructure, including ports and power plants, which Israel claims are used by the Houthis to facilitate their attacks. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued stern warnings, stating that the Houthis "will pay a heavy price for launching missiles toward the State of Israel" and threatening that "Yemen will be treated like Tehran" if attacks persist.
The ongoing missile exchanges are a significant manifestation of the broader regional tensions stemming from the Gaza conflict. Beyond direct attacks on Israel, Houthi actions have also severely impacted international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, causing major disruptions to global trade. Despite Israeli interceptions and retaliatory strikes, the Houthi movement has vowed to continue its operations, indicating a prolonged period of instability in the region.