IDF downs Houthi missile from Yemen

On Sunday evening, the IDF intercepted another missile launched by Houthi terrorists that triggered air raid sirens across central Israel and sent residents scrambling for shelter just hours before the start of the Shavuot festival.

By JNS

The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday night intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists, the military confirmed.

The attack triggered air-raid sirens across central Israel, including in Tel Aviv, as well as several southern communities. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

The development comes after the Houthis claimed to have targeted Ben-Gurion Airport with another missile on Monday night.

That attack activated air-raid sirens across central Israel and the Jerusalem area. Israeli air defenses also downed the projectile.

On Sunday evening, the IDF intercepted another missile launched by Houthi terrorists, triggering air raid sirens across central Israel and sending residents scrambling for shelter just hours before the start of Shavuot.

The Houthis have escalated their assaults on Israel in recent weeks, including a direct hit near Ben-Gurion Airport on May 4.

In response, the Israeli Air Force struck Sana’a International Airport last Wednesday, destroying the last operational aircraft used by the Houthis.

The strike followed a previous IDF mission on May 6 that targeted the airport.

“This is a clear message and a direct continuation of the policy we established: Whoever fires at the State of Israel will pay a heavy price,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said after the strike.