The Israeli military said yesterday an attempt to intercept an incoming missile launched from Yemen was likely successful after air raid sirens sounded across Israel.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
Sirens could be heard in Jerusalem around 6.16pm local time. The military had initially said two missiles were believed to have been launched from Yemen but shortly afterwards said only one had been fired.
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi movement has launched missiles and drones at Israel since the current war in Gaza began in 2023, saying it was acting in support of Palestinians.
The Houthis had paused their attacks during a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza that began in January. Israel broke the ceasefire in March, resuming its campaign in Gaza.
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