Israeli Sirens Wail After Houthi Missile Launch from Yemen
Early morning air raid sirens jolted residents near the Dead Sea and the Judean Desert as a missile launched by Houthi forces was successfully intercepted. No injuries or damage were reported.
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A missile launched overnight from Yemen was intercepted by Israeli defense systems, prompting early-morning air raid sirens across the Dead Sea region and parts of the Judean Desert. The incident occurred just four days after the last attempted strike from Yemen.
According to the IDF, the projectile was detected and neutralized in mid-air. Emergency services, including Magen David Adom, confirmed that there were no casualties and no reports of debris or impacts in populated areas.
At 2:51 AM, alerts were triggered in several communities, including Ein Gedi, Ein Gedi Spa, Metsoke Dragot, and Mitzpe Shalem, as well as Carmel, Ma'on, Ma'ale Amos, Meitzad, and Pnei Kedem. The sirens sent residents rushing to shelters in what has become a recurring reality for many living near the country's southern and eastern borders.
The IDF reported that it had identified the launch minutes in advance, allowing time for defense systems to respond. Residents in affected areas received pre-siren alerts, and within ten minutes of the interception, the Home Front Command gave the all-clear to leave protected spaces.
Ongoing Threats from Yemen
Earlier this week, a missile fired on Tuesday evening triggered sirens across central Israel, including the Jerusalem area and parts of the Negev Desert, forcing hundreds of thousands of people into shelters. That missile was also intercepted, and Israeli airspace was temporarily closed before quickly reopening.
Following that incident, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning:
“Yemen is no exception. Just as we struck at the core in Tehran, we will also strike the Houthis. Any hand raised against Israel will be cut off.”
Last Saturday, a similar incident occurred in the morning hours, with sirens sounding in Be’er Sheva, Arad, Dimona, and nearby areas. The missile was taken down without incident.
Just days earlier, the Houthis attempted another launch, part of a pattern of weekly attacks often timed for Thursday evenings. That missile never reached Israeli territory, and no alarms were sounded.
The latest activity comes less than two weeks after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran went into effect on June 24, following a flare-up in cross-border hostilities.