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Israel Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile from Yemen; Sirens Sound in Central Israel

Sep 28, 2024, 02:41 PM

Israel's military intercepted a missile fired from Yemen that triggered air raid sirens across central Israel, including Tel Aviv and areas as far south as Lachish. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the surface-to-surface missile, launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels, also known as Ansar Allah, was intercepted outside Israeli territory. Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as interceptors were launched. The incident led to alerts at Ben Gurion Airport and across central regions.