The IDF intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen on Sunday morning, targeting central Israel.
Air raid sirens were activated across vast areas, including Modi’in, Rehovot and parts of the Judean foothills.
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Sirens activated in central Israel on Sunday amid a ballistic missile attack from Yemen
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Fires erupt in Beit Shemesh after Houthi missile shot down over central Israel last month
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The missile was shot down by the Arrow missile defense system before it entered Israeli airspace, the military reported. No injuries or damage were reported in the incident.
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This follows an earlier missile attack last month when a Houthi-launched missile caused fires and property damage near Beit Shemesh without resulting in injuries.
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Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have been launching missile and drone attacks on Israel for over a year, claiming they are aligning with Hamas in its war against Israel following the October 2023 Hamas-led massacre. In retaliation, Israel has conducted two air raids on Yemen's Hodeidah Port in Houthi-controlled areas.