The Yemeni Houthi group said Wednesday it launched an attack targeting the US aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and accompanying warships in the northern Red Sea. In a televised statement, military spokesman Yahya Saree said the attack involved several cruise missiles and drones, saying the attack successfully hit its targets.

Yemeni forces target Israeli military in Yaffa, escalating conflict amid ongoing support for Palestinians in Gaza.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Tens of thousands of Yemenis joined a demonstration in Sanaa to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where smoke could be seen from Israeli strikes against Houthi rebel targets. Israel's Defense Minister said the airstrikes in Yemen were a clear message to Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi.

The Houthis in Yemen take responsibility for this evening’s ballistic missile launch at Israel. The Iran-backed terror group claims to have launched the missile at a “vital target” in the Tel Aviv area,