Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:26pm on 28 Dec 2024,Saturday International
Israel activated the US-deployed THAAD missile defense system to intercept a ballistic missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen. This marked the system's first operational use in Israel since its deployment in October following a ballistic missile attack by Iran. The interception occurred amid escalating Houthi attacks, with five strikes targeting Israel in eight days. The Houthis claimed they aimed at Ben Gurion Airport, prompting Israeli airstrikes on Yemeni targets. The advanced THAAD system uses kinetic energy to neutralize threats, distinguishing it from conventional missile defenses. Over the past year, the Houthis launched 200 missiles and 170 drones at Israel.
