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Israeli Military Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile and Drone From Yemen, No Injuries Reported

Jan 4, 2025, 03:02 PM

The Israeli military intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen targeting central Israel, with no reported injuries or damage. The missile was intercepted before it entered Israeli airspace, and debris from the interception was observed over central Israel. This incident follows a series of attacks from Yemen, with the Houthi group claiming responsibility for targeting Israeli infrastructure, including a power station near Tel Aviv with a hypersonic ballistic missile. Additionally, the Israeli military reported intercepting a drone launched from Yemen, which was also stopped before entering Israeli territory. Earlier, Hamas launched a rocket from northern Gaza that struck the Erez Border Crossing, causing damage to the humanitarian aid compound there.