The Houthis launch a second missile attack on Israel | Midday News Bulletin 29 March 2026

Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts.TRANSCRIPT:The Iranian-backed Houthi group says it has launched a second missile attack on Israel.The launch came hours after the group's first attack, targeting what the Iran-aligned group describes as sensitive Israeli military sites in the south.Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea says the operations will continue."The Yemeni Armed Forces will continue, with Allah's help and reliance upon Allah, to carry out their military operations in the coming days until the criminal enemy ceases its attacks and aggression."The Houthis' entry into the conflict adds to regional tensions, particularly given their ability to strike targets far beyond Yemen and disrupt shipping lanes around the Arabian Peninsula and the Red Sea..Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie says the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz highlights the need for Australia to become more energy self-reliant.He says proposed fuel security legislation, to be introduced by the federal government on Monday, is sound in principle, arguing action is needed to ensure Australia maintains adequate fuel supplies.Mr Hastie tells ABC’s Insiders program the uncertainty around how long the Middle East conflict will last underscores the need for stronger, long-term energy security measures."Well, I have no problem with electrification Yeah, it is awesome to come back and have this support from everyone before we head to the World Cup."