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Israel Intercepts Missile from Yemen Aimed at Tel Aviv; Sirens Sound in Central Israel

Sep 28, 2024, 02:45 PM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) successfully intercepted a ballistic missile, identified as a Houthi missile, launched from Yemen towards central Israel, including Tel Aviv. The missile was intercepted by the IDF's long-range Arrow air defense system outside Israeli territory. As a result of the interception, sirens sounded across central Israel, and explosions were heard following the interception and falling shrapnel.