The threat from the Iranian-backed Houthi militia continues to escalate as another ballistic missile was launched from Yemen toward Israel, marking the third such attack in just two days. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), utilizing a coordinated defense operation involving both the Arrow and THAAD anti-ballistic missile systems, successfully intercepted the incoming threat—demonstrating once again Israel’s unmatched multilayered missile shield.

According to Israel’s public broadcaster KAN, this latest missile was intercepted before reaching Israeli territory, sparing the nation from potential devastation. However, a woman sustained injuries while rushing to a nearby shelter during the red alert sirens, underscoring the ongoing trauma faced by Israeli civilians under constant threat.

Just hours prior, sirens blared across central Israel, including Tel Aviv, as another Houthi missile was intercepted. A third missile fired by the Houthis late Tuesday night failed mid-flight and crashed before reaching its target, thus avoiding detection by Israel’s siren system but confirming the continued barrage from Yemen.

BREAKING: Yemen’s Houthis are launching missiles into Israel. pic.twitter.com/9UzwkbMgk9

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Meanwhile, overnight from Gaza, three rockets were launched by Palestinian Islamic Jihad in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes. Though no casualties were reported from the launches, the incident highlights the multi-front pressure Israel faces—from the north with Hezbollah, the south with Hamas and Islamic Jihad, and now the southeast with the Houthis.

Despite a recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and the Houthis brokered via Oman, the Iran-backed militia was quick to clarify that Israel was excluded from the deal. The Houthis vowed to continue launching missiles and drones at Israeli targets, as part of what they claim is a solidarity campaign with Hamas and Palestinians in Gaza. The Houthi insurgents have also expanded their attacks to international shipping routes, jeopardizing global commerce and maritime safety.

Houthis ballistic missile beautifully intercepted. pic.twitter.com/kgxIcMfwVZ

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In response, Israel has not remained passive. On Wednesday, the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for three Yemeni seaports—Ras Issa, Hodeidah, and Salif—which the IDF identified as logistical bases for Houthi operations. These warnings come as the IDF continues its own precision airstrikes on Houthi infrastructure throughout Yemen, further intensifying the regional standoff.

Key Points:

• Houthi-fired ballistic missile intercepted over Israel—the third such incident in two days.
• IDF utilized Arrow and THAAD systems to neutralize the threat.
• Gaza-based Islamic Jihad fires three rockets overnight in response to Israeli strikes.
• A woman was injured while fleeing to shelter during the sirens.
• Trump-Houthi ceasefire deal explicitly excludes Israel; Houthis vow continued attacks.
• IDF issues evacuation orders for Houthi-linked Yemeni seaports.
• Israeli retaliation ongoing with precision strikes on Houthi positions.
• Missile launches coincide with Trump’s diplomatic Gulf tour, casting doubt on regional coordination.

Adding a layer of geopolitical complexity, U.S. President Donald Trump was in the midst of a high-stakes diplomatic tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates as the missiles were launched. Trump's ceasefire with the Houthis—hailed by Washington as a breakthrough—has clearly fallen short in protecting Israel, a glaring omission in the eyes of Israeli leadership.

Ben Shapiro on Qatar gifting Trump a plane: "Taking sacks of goodies from people who support Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, that's not America first. If you want President Trump to succeed, this kind of skeezy stuff needs to stop."

He’s right. pic.twitter.com/wyXRtGqdHy

— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) May 13, 2025

Trump announced that the Houthis had pledged to stop attacking vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, but the continued targeting of Israel reveals the limited scope and effectiveness of the ceasefire. Israeli analysts have described the agreement as a partial solution at best and a strategic blind spot at worst.

The ongoing campaign by the Houthis marks a significant evolution in Iran's proxy warfare strategy. By striking from distant Yemen, the Islamic Republic seeks to create a southern front against Israel, distracting and stretching the capabilities of the IDF while maintaining plausible deniability.

How did a Qatar-—a refuge of Islamist radicalism, a country criticized for modern-day slave labor, become the center of global politics and commerce? How did this tiny peninsular country of 300,000 citizens manage to so successfully ingratiate itself within the Trump…

— Bari Weiss (@bariweiss) May 14, 2025

As the conflict grinds on in Gaza and diplomatic rifts widen, Israel’s security apparatus remains on high alert. With missile threats from Yemen, rocket fire from Gaza, and ongoing tensions with Hezbollah in the north, the Jewish state is effectively encircled by Iranian terror proxies—a reality that demands vigilance, strength, and international clarity.