Official claims by the Houthis and reports from Israeli authorities

Israel Intercepts Palestine-2 Missile Targeting Orot Rabin Power Station

Jan 4, 2025, 10:38 PM

The Israeli military intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen aimed at central Israel, marking escalating tensions in the region. The missile, reportedly a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile, was claimed by Yemen's Houthi movement, which stated it targeted the Orot Rabin power station near Haifa. The interception occurred before the missile entered Israeli airspace, and no injuries or damages were reported. Sirens sounded in Talmei Elazar, and debris from the missile was reported over Beit Shemesh. The Houthis also claimed responsibility for a series of missile and drone attacks on Israel, citing solidarity with Palestinians and retaliation for Israeli actions in Gaza. Israeli air defenses have been on high alert following multiple recent attacks from Yemen, including previous interceptions of missiles and drones.