Israeli defense forces successfully intercepted two missiles launched today (Thursday) by Houthi terrorist operatives from Yemen. As a result, air raid sirens were activated nationwide, including in Jerusalem and central Israel. No casualties have been reported so far.
Sirens sounding across Israel following projectile fire from Yemen pic.twitter.com/WJCRTZtneB
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Security forces have urged the public to remain close to protected areas and avoid approaching launch or impact sites. This measure is intended to prevent exposure to hazardous materials that may be present in explosive remnants. Additionally, police have emphasized the importance of not touching or approaching any unidentified objects, as they could contain explosives.
The IDF stated: “Following the alerts activated earlier in several areas across the country, two missiles launched from Yemen were intercepted. Both missiles were neutralized before crossing into Israeli territory. The alerts were triggered in accordance with operational policy.”
Air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport was temporarily halted due to the sirens, forcing some aircraft to circle over the Mediterranean.
Sirens were heard in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Rishon LeZion, Ramla, Holon, Ness Ziona, Beit Shemesh, Lod, Kiryat Gat, Rosh HaAyin, Rehovot, Modiin, Kiryat Ono, Beitar Illit, Elad, Kiryat Arba, Hebron, the Southern Sharon region, and several communities in Judea.
