The Yemeni Armed Forces announced the successful launch of a hypersonic ballistic missile, Palestine 2, targeting an Israeli military site in occupied Yaffa in support of the Palestinian cause, in response to ongoing massacres in Gaza, and in support of the Resistance.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, confirmed Saturday that the operation achieved its objectives and reiterated Yemen's commitment to continued military action.
The Yemeni Armed Forces confirmed that the operation is part of the fifth phase of the "Promised Victory and Holy Jihad" battle and declared that the missile struck its target with precision, while the IOF failed to intercept it.
In a statement, they emphasized that through this significant operation, they salute the "sons of the great Yemeni people" who have gathered in the squares and fields, reaffirming their determination to confront and challenge the "criminal Israeli enemy". They also extended their support to the fighters in Gaza, praising their ongoing heroic Resistance against the Israeli occupation.
"The armed forces are determined to strike all enemy targets in the occupied territories," they added, emphasizing that such operations would persist until the aggression against Gaza ends and the siege is lifted.
Earlier, the Israeli occupation forces confirmed in a statement that it failed to intercepta missile launched from Yemen, which struck Tel Aviv, causing significant damage. According to Israeli media, a fire broke out at the site of the missile's impact, and several injuries were reported from the location of the strike.
Israeli media also reported, citing medical sources, that at least 11 Israeli settlers had been injured as a result of the Yemeni missile strike.
Despite sirens sounding across areas from Tel Aviv to northern Ashdod, both the Iron Dome and David's Sling air defense systems were reportedly unable to intercept the missile.
Israeli occupation police confirmed the missile’s impact in Tel Aviv and noted the damage caused. They also emphasized that an investigation will be launched to determine the cause of the interception failure.
Yemenis filled streets across the country in massive demonstrations to reaffirm their support for Palestinians and the operations of the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) on Friday.
Million-man marches were organized in Sanaa and other provinces, where Yemenis expressed their readiness to confront any possible aggression on their country by the United States or "Israel".
These mass protests come a day after Israeli warplanes raided energy facilities and other civilian infrastructure in the port city of Hodeidah and the capital Sanaa.
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