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Israel Intercepts Houthi Drone and Missile from Yemen Before Entering Airspace; Sirens Sound in Tel Aviv

Dec 16, 2024, 01:20 PM

An Israeli Navy missile ship intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen over the Mediterranean Sea, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported. The drone was intercepted before it could enter Israeli airspace. Later, sirens sounded across central Israel, including Tel Aviv, following a ballistic missile launch by the Houthis from Yemen. The IDF stated that the ballistic missile was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory, and alerts were activated due to concerns about falling debris. No casualties were reported in either incident.