Yemen’s Houthi rebels have escalated their military activities by launching a hypersonic ballistic missile at Israel’s Negev region, reportedly targeting the Negev Nuclear Research Center. The Israeli military intercepted the missile before it could reach its intended target, and sirens were activated across the Haifa area as a precautionary measure. This marks the first time the Houthis have reached northern Israel with such an advanced missile. :00 INTRODUCTION03:34 HOUTHIS VOWS “NAVAL OPERATIONS WILL CONTINUE”n18oc_world n18oc_crux