Yemen's Houthis Launch First Missile Attack on Israel, Expanding West Asia War

• Yemen's Houthis launched their first missile attack on Israel, marking an expansion of the West Asia conflict.
• The Israeli military confirmed identifying a missile from Yemen, stating efforts are underway to intercept it.
• The Houthis, a Shiite Islamic group backed by Tehran, had previously threatened direct military intervention.
• US State Secretary Marco Rubio stated the US can achieve its goals in Iran without ground troops, aiming to destroy their navy, air force, and missile launchers.
• The Houthis began attacking international shipping in the Red Sea after the October 7 Hamas attack, citing support for Palestinians.