Israel’s Air Force intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen early Thursday morning. Sirens were activated in various cities, including Tel Aviv, due to this threat. No casualties were reported, except for minor injuries related to seeking shelter. This event is part of ongoing hostilities amid rising regional tensions following the Gaza war.
On Thursday morning, Israeli sirens alerted residents across central Israel, including Tel Aviv and areas west of Jerusalem, after a ballistic missile was launched from Yemen. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the Israeli Air Force intercepted the missile before it could enter Israeli airspace. Reports indicate that the alerts were triggered due to the projectile fire from Yemen at around 4 a.m. local time.
The IDF reported that “the Air Force intercepted one missile launched from Yemen” shortly after the sirens were activated. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded, although some individuals experienced anxiety and injuries while seeking shelter, as stated by Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s emergency medical service, and analyst Joe Truzman.
Missiles from Houthi-controlled Yemen have a varying travel time to Israel, generally taking between 15 to 25 minutes, based on their speed and trajectory. This intercept comes amid an escalation of missile and drone attacks launched by Yemeni Houthis against Israel, justified by their support for Palestinians amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. The Houthis have targeted both cities and military installations in Israel, prompting aerial responses from Israel in Yemen.
The intercepted missile launch occurs against a backdrop of rising regional tensions, particularly following the collapse of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Recently, Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza, resulting in numerous casualties, while the United States has increased military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen as ordered by President Trump.
The incident highlights the ongoing military tensions between Israel and Houthi forces in Yemen, marked by missile launches and aerial responses. Despite the successful interception of the missile, the situation underscores the volatile security landscape in the region and the implications of the Gaza war on broader geopolitical dynamics.
Original Source: bnonews.com
