A missile fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck Israel’s commercial hub of Tel Aviv before dawn on Saturday, wounding 16 people in the second such attack within days.

The Israeli military said several people were lightly injured after its air defenses failed to intercept the projectile, which struck a playground in the city.

The attack comes less than two days after a series of Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebel-held capital, Sanaa, and port city of Hodeida killed at least nine people.

Rebel forces in Syria are building a transitional government after toppling the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.

At least 16 people were injured in a missile strike on Tel Aviv, the economic centre of Israel, in the early hours of Saturday.

A projectile launched into Israel from Yemen overnight struck Tel Aviv, leading to 16 people suffering mild injuries, according to Israeli officials.

The strike comes days after Israeli air strikes hit Houthi rebels launched missiles in solidarity with Palestinians.

Military says it has already implemented lessons from Air Force, Home Front Command investigations; drone likely also launched by Yemeni rebels shot down over south

A rocket from Yemen struck Tel Aviv, injuring 16, amidst escalating conflict. The attack follows Israeli airstrikes on Yemeni targets. The Houthis, allies of Iran, have been targeting Israel and shipping lanes,

A missile launched by Yemen-based Houthis struck Tel Aviv-Jaffa and caused minor injuries to 16 after Israeli countermeasures failed to intercept the missile early Saturday morning.

The report noted that Israel's defense mechanisms have struggled to adapt to the evolving threat posed by Ansarallah.