A rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv overnight, leaving 16 people injured by shattered glass, the Israeli military said Saturday, days after Israeli airstrikes hit Houthi rebels who have been launching missiles in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

The Israeli military said several people were lightly injured after its air defenses failed to intercept the projectile, which struck a playground in the city.

A rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv overnight, leaving 30 people slightly injured by shattered glass or while rushing to shelters, the Israeli military said Saturday.