 It's the first time Israel has responded directly to what it says have been hundreds of Yemeni drone and missile attacks aimed at its territory in recent months. The strikes come a day after the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Tel Aviv that killed an Israeli man. In a statement, Israel's defense minister, Yoav Galant, said Israel's strike on Yemeni territory was a clear warning sign to neighboring countries.