Houthis Launch Second Wave of Drone and Missile Attacks on Israel Within 24 Hours
Yemen's Houthi movement launched a second wave of missiles and drones targeting Israel on March 29 — less than 24 hours after their first salvo since resuming operations on March 28. Israeli air defense systems intercepted the projectiles with no casualties reported. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated the attacks targeted 'sensitive Israeli military sites' in southern Israel and pledged continued operations in solidarity with Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon 'until all declared objectives are achieved.' The dual Houthi attacks within 24 hours mark a significant reopening of the Yemeni front and mirror the Houthi attack campaign of 2023–2024 that preceded the November 2025 ceasefire freeze. Analysts warned that resumed Houthi activity raises renewed risks of Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab commercial shipping disruption.
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- T2 Al Jazeera — As war on Iran enters second month, Houthis open new front, March 29, 2026 Major middle_eastern
- T2 PBS NewsHour — Yemen's Houthis claim first missile attack on Israel since war began, March 29, 2026 Major western
- T2 Washington Post — Iran-US war: Houthis enter fight against Israel, March 28-29, 2026 Major western