Just early on July 7, Israeli locals captured footage of two hypersonic missiles launched by the Houthi armed forces in Yemen. One of them may have successfully penetrated the Israeli Arrow anti-missile system and the US THAAD anti-missile system, landing on an Israeli military target. This retaliation by the Houthi armed forces in Yemen came as a response to the Israeli Air Force's attempt to bomb areas controlled by the Houthi armed forces. Due to concerns about possible missile attacks, Ben-Gurion Airport in Israel suspended all flights. In response, a senior official from the Houthi armed forces vowed that "the Houthi armed forces will make Israel sleepless" in response to the recent aggression by the Israeli regime against Yemen. Nasr al-Ameel, deputy director of the Houthi media office, said: "The Israelis must go into shelters because no one who infringes on Gaza and (Yemen) will sleep peacefully."
The Houthi armed forces stated in a statement that their air force had successfully counteracted the Israeli aggression against Yemen. He said, "Gaza is not alone, and Yemen will not remain silent in the face of oppression." He also said, "Israel has no capability and will never be able to prevent the Houthi armed forces from attacking Israel." Ameel emphasized, "Only when the Israeli authorities stop their aggression and lift the blockade will the support actions for Gaza cease." Hizam Al-Asad, a member of the Houthi political bureau, said regarding Israel's recent aggression, "No matter how Israel continues to attack our country and destroy our key service facilities, our people will only become more determined to support Gaza until the aggression stops and the blockade is lifted."
The Israeli Air Force's bombing of Yemen was called "Operation Black Flag" by the Israeli Defense Forces. The Israeli Defense Forces added that this attack was a retaliation for the Houthi armed forces repeatedly using ballistic missiles and drones to attack Israel. According to the Houthi armed forces' account, this time the Israeli Air Force's surprise attack failed, and the Houthi air defense forces successfully repelled the Israeli Air Force's assault. The Houthi armed forces do not fear the Israeli Air Force's bombing, as the Houthi armed forces have few high-value fixed targets, and their weapons are all provided by Iran, with missiles capable of mobile launch. However, if it comes to a real fight, the Israeli authorities also have ways. The Houthi armed forces can also deploy mines to block the Red Sea, and then instead of striking Israel, they would strike the entire Western group. All the forces adjacent to Israel on land are enemies, so the land route is blocked, and all required supplies must be imported by sea. If the blockade is effective, it would cause a heavy blow to Israel, leading to a significant economic recession.
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