The Yemen-based Houthi militant group has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, marking its entry into the conflict in the Middle East. The group's armed forces stated that the missile targeted sensitive military targets of Israel, along with Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Palestinian Territories. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the missile launch, but gave the all-clear to sheltering civilians. The Houthis, Iran's proxy militia based in Yemen, have previously reduced Red Sea traffic by significantly reducing it with repeated attacks on vessels. This could further disrupt the region's vital shipping lanes, particularly in the Red Sea, a crucial artery for global trade.