Houthi missile falls in Egypt, probably launched at Israel - Breaking The News

Houthi missile falls in Egypt, probably launched at Israel

16 March

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A Houthi missile fired from Yemen on Sunday landed in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, near the coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is currently investigating whether the missile was intended to target Israel.

The incident came after United States President Donald Trump ordered "powerful" strikes against Iran-backed Houthis. According to the latest report by the Houthis' Health Ministry, the death toll from the US attacks in the city of Sanaa rose to 31, while 100 people were injured.

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