A ballistic missile launched at Israel by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen was intercepted by air defenses on Friday night, with no reported impacts or injuries. The attack triggered sirens in the southern West Bank and Dead Sea area, though the Houthis claimed to have targeted a site near Beersheba. This marks the second missile launch by the group in three days, following a previous attempt that fell short of Israeli territory. In response to ongoing attacks, Israeli drones struck Houthi-controlled infrastructure at Yemen's Hodeida port earlier in the week. The Houthis have intensified their campaign against Israel and maritime traffic since late 2023, significantly disrupting Red Sea shipping and prompting repeated Israeli military responses.