A rocket launched by Houthi militants from Yemen struck Tel Aviv.

According to data provided by AFP, 16 individuals were injured. Many residents were compelled to evacuate their homes. This marks the second such attack in recent days, the agency notes.

A representative of the Houthis stated regarding the assault that the group targeted a "military objective" in the Yafa area using a ballistic missile.

According to Reuters, the injured have suffered minor shrapnel wounds, but some have been hospitalized.

On Thursday of this week, Israel struck ports and energy infrastructure in those regions of Yemen controlled by the Houthis. The military also declared its readiness to target additional objectives.

The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have repeatedly launched missiles and drones towards Israel, referring to this as "solidarity attacks" with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Since October 2023, Israel has been conducting a major military operation there following the terrorist attack on October 7, which involved the radical group Hamas. This group is designated as a terrorist organization by the US, the EU, and Israel itself.