The Houthi statement said it fired a "new hypersonic ballistic missile" which flew some 1,267 miles in less than 12 minutes. Israeli anti-missile defenses "failed to intercept" the weapon, the statement said. "The Israeli enemy must expect more strikes," the Houthis added.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted at a military retaliation, warning the Houthis should expect a "heavy price" to pay.

Houthi rebels fired a long-range surface-to-surface missile into central Israel on Sunday, the Israeli Defense Forces said. Why it matters: The attack, which Houthis said was launched from over 1200 miles away,