Mar 22, 2024, 11:09PM ISTSource: TOI.in
Yemen’s Houthi rebels penetrate Israeli airspace for the first time since the war, striking Israel’s southernmost tip, the port of Eilat, with a cruise missile. The conflict escalates as the Houthis extend their reach from the Red Sea into Israeli territory via the Gulf of Aqaba. Israeli defense forces respond, tracking the missile and investigating the incident. The US-UK led alliance deploys naval forces to the region and conducts multiple strikes on Yemen. The attacks on Houthis by the alliance prove futile, while the rebel’s actions disrupt global trade, prompting countries to reroute vessels to avoid further conflict.