Yemen strikes deep into 'Israel' with new long-range missile

In a significant escalation, the Yemeni Armed Forces announced the launch of what they described as a “special, dual military operation” targeting sensitive sites in the city of Jaffa in the occupied Palestinian territories.

According to the military statement, two ballistic missiles were used in the attack, one of which was a newly unveiled model named “Palestine 2.”

Details of the dual strike

The statement outlined that the operation involved two advanced ballistic missiles:

• Palestine 2: Described as a fragmentation missile with multiple warheads, signaling wide-scale destructive capabilities. This marks the first public announcement of this missile type.
• Zolfiqar: A well-known ballistic missile already part of Yemen’s arsenal.

The military stressed that the strikes targeted “sensitive sites” in Jaffa, without disclosing the nature of the targets or the extent of damage caused.

Strategic message and escalation

The announcement underscores a major shift in the Yemeni military campaign, both in terms of the geographic reach of the strikes deep into the occupied territories and the unveiling of a new missile system.

This operation comes amid ongoing regional confrontations and highlights the continued efforts of Yemeni forces to expand and upgrade their military capabilities.