The Houthis claimed to have targeted central Israel with their “Palestine 2” hypersonic missile on Tuesday night, but there is no evidence that it is hypersonic. Hypersonic weapons usually refer to missiles that maneuver at hypersonic speeds over Mach 5. While ballistic missiles may reach hypersonic speeds, they follow a known trajectory, rather than maneuvering.
Hypersonic weapons usually refer to missiles that maneuver at hypersonic speeds over Mach 5. While ballistic missiles may reach hypersonic speeds, they follow a known trajectory, rather than maneuvering.
The Houthis’ Al-Masirah media said, “In an official statement, the [Houthi] forces confirmed that the operation [Tuesday night] accurately achieved its objective, causing widespread panic among Zionist settlers, with millions fleeing to shelters and airport operations coming to a complete halt.”
The Houthis also released a statement that “emphasized that these operations come as part of Yemen’s continued support for the Palestinian people and its rejection of the ongoing genocide being committed against them. It reaffirmed the Yemeni people’s determination to fulfill their national and religious duties toward the Palestinian cause.”
The Houthis said they will continue to back Hamas, continuing to use their “hypersonic and ballistic missiles,” and that they will target Ben-Gurion Airport, as well as Eilat.
They also said they’re proud of their “broader regional confrontation” with Israel.
The Houthis have successfully disrupted air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport
These “operations” included “disrupting air traffic at Lod airport [Ben-Gurion] and preventing Israeli ships from navigating the Red Sea toward the port of Umm al-Rashrash [Eilat] in southern occupied Palestine.”
The report also said that since the October 7 Hamas massacre, the Houthis have not only issued statements of solidarity but have also taken direct action.
“These actions have ranged from missile strikes targeting critical military installations in occupied territories to high-impact naval operations that have disrupted Israeli-linked shipping through the Red Sea,” it said.
The report noted that four days ago, the Houthis carried out another attack, this time with a Zulfiqar-type missile. These missiles and the technology behind them all have origins in Iran.
“With God’s help... Yemen will continue its supportive operations until the aggression against Gaza ceases and the blockade is lifted,” the Houthis said.