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Houthis Claim "Palestine 2" Hypersonic Missile Hit Vital Target in Jaffa, Israel

Dec 1, 2024, 12:07 PM

The Houthi movement in Yemen announced that on December 1, 2024, they launched a hypersonic ballistic missile named "Palestine 2," targeting a vital location in central Israel, specifically in the occupied city of Jaffa. The group claims the missile successfully hit its target. According to other reports, the missile was intercepted by Israeli air defense systems before entering Israeli airspace, with no injuries reported. However, some Israelis were reportedly injured while running for shelter. The Houthis stated that they intend to double their military operations involving missiles and drones in support of Palestinian militants in Gaza and the West Bank.