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Houthi Missile From Yemen Intercepted by IDF, Triggers Sirens in Central Israel; 18 Injured

Dec 27, 2024, 01:38 AM

Air-raid sirens sounded across central Israel, including Tel Aviv and the Jerusalem area, early Friday morning due to a missile attack launched from Yemen by the Houthi group. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the missile was intercepted before it entered Israeli airspace, and the sirens were activated as a precaution against potential debris from the interception. This incident occurred hours after Israel conducted its largest air raid against Houthi targets in Yemen. The attack disrupted air traffic, with four El Al flights en route to Ben Gurion Airport temporarily redirected to circle over the Mediterranean Sea before receiving clearance to land. Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency medical service, reported that 18 individuals sustained minor injuries while rushing to shelters, and two others were treated for shock. No direct impacts or physical injuries from the missile itself were reported.