A missile was launched from Yemen into central Israel on Sunday morning, according to the Israeli military, in a rare instance of a missile penetrating so far into the country’s territory since its war in Gaza began.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening retaliation after the Houthi rebels of Yemen targeted central Israel with a missile attack on Sunday.

Hamas leader Yehya Sinwar praised the Yemeni Houthi group for their successful missile attack on central Israel. The unprecedented strike prompted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to vow retaliation.