THAAD System Deployed By US In Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile Fired At Israel?
A US-deployed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in Israel intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile launched from Yemen, marking the first operational use of the system since its deployment in October. The missile, part of the Iran-backed Houthis’ fifth attack on Israel in eight days, triggered air raid sirens across central Israel and reportedly targeted Ben Gurion Airport. While the IDF confirmed the interception, it did not specify whether it was by Israeli or US systems. Social media footage captured the THAAD system in action, with an American soldier remarking, “Eighteen years I’ve been waiting for this.
The interception showcased US-Israel missile defense collaboration, underscoring their strategic partnership in the region. Former Air Defense Commander Brig. Gen. (res) Zvika Haimovich called the US operation in Israel “unusual,” as American forces are under Israeli command—a rare arrangement globally.
Hours later, fresh airstrikes hit the rebel-held Yemeni capital, Sanaa. While the Houthis blamed “US-British aggression,” no immediate comments came from Israel, the US, or Britain. The strikes, attributed to Israeli warplanes, targeted Houthi infrastructure, including Sanaa International Airport and a power plant near the capital.
The Houthis, backed by Iran, have launched over 200 missiles and 170 drones at Israel in the past year, according to the IDF, with most either failing to reach Israel or being intercepted. The escalating tensions have spotlighted the growing regional conflict and the formidable US-Israel defense alliance.**
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