Palestine 2 reportedly carries a warhead payload of approximately 400 grams. It weighs 500 kg and has a maximum speed of Mach 16.
Sana: As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, Tel Aviv faces a devastating missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Palestine 2 missiles launched by the Houthis from Yemen have bypassed advanced air defense systems, including the world-famous Iron Dome and Arrow systems, and hit Israeli targets hundreds of kilometers away. Recently, the Houthis targeted a power plant in Haifa with Palestine 2 missiles, exposing weaknesses in Israel’s defense system, which is admired around the world. This also highlights the capabilities of the Palestine 2 missile, raising questions about its power and effectiveness.
Features of Palestine 2 missile
The Palestine 2 is a two-stage solid-fuel missile produced domestically in Yemen. With an estimated range of 2,150 km, this missile falls under the category of medium-range missiles. Palestine 2 reportedly carries a warhead payload of approximately 400 grams. It weighs 500 kg and can reach a top speed of Mach 16. The missile can not only do that, but also maneuver at its high speed. The Houthis claim that Palestine 2 is a hypersonic missile. It demonstrated the ability to bypass Israel’s air defense systems, which had previously been considered nearly impenetrable.
Houthis attack using Palestinian 2 missiles
December 31: The Houthis claim a missile attack on Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. December 28: Missile attack targets Israel’s Nevatim Air Base in the Negev region. December 16: An Israeli military facility in Jaffa, outside Tel Aviv, was attacked. December 11: The Houthis announce an attack on Israeli military facilities in Tel Aviv with Palestine 2 missiles.
Why do the Houthis target Israel?
Houthi rebels are often seen as Iranian proxy fighters. They also receive military support, including weapons, from Tehran.
Iran, a staunch adversary of Israel, shares strong ties with Hamas, which operates in the Gaza Strip.
The Houthi fighters, who support Iran, have taken an anti-Israel stance and have begun to treat the country as an enemy. Notably, it has no direct territorial or political conflict with Tel Aviv. Since October 7, 2023, the Houthis have stepped up attacks on Israeli interests in the Red Sea, further escalating tensions in the region.
