On Friday, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group claimed responsibility for a missile barrage targeting Israel's Jaffa area, indicating a significant escalation in the regional conflict in West Asia. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that the attack was part of a coordinated effort with allied forces from Iran, Lebanon's Hezbollah, and other regional groups. The Houthis asserted that their military operations would continue and potentially escalate based on developments on the ground. Following the missile launch, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the incident and activated its aerial defense systems to intercept the threat. The IDF urged the public to adhere to Home Front Command's guidelines. The Houthis' statement emphasized their commitment to resisting what they termed a Western-Zionist agenda, praising their allied forces across the region for defending regional dignity.