For the second consecutive night, Israel’s air defenses intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel early Wednesday. The IDF said that the missile was intercepted "before crossing into Israeli territory."
The launch triggered air raid sirens from the Sharon region to Lachish, forcing millions of Israelis to rush to bomb shelters in the middle of the night. Residents of Tel Aviv and surrounding areas reported hearing loud explosions, and police confirmed operations at three sites where interception debris fell.
In Be’er Ya’akov, the mayor reported that a large missile fragment landed in a residential backyard. Magen David Adom (MDA) teams responded to several incidents, treating nine individuals injured while running to shelters and two for shock.
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Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated on Tuesday Israel’s stance on Houthi aggression. "We will not tolerate continued missile fire on Israel by the Houthis," Katz said during a visit to an Arrow missile defense battery.
"As we dealt with Sinwar in Gaza, Haniyeh in Tehran and Nasrallah in Beirut, we will deal with Houthi leaders in Sanaa and across Yemen," Katz added. "We will target both their infrastructure and their leadership to eliminate the threat and secure Israel’s safety. Those supporting Houthi terror in Hodeidah or Sanaa will pay the full price."
Earlier this week, the IDF concluded an operational review of last week’s missile strike on Tel Aviv. The review, led by the Home Front Command with input from the Air Force, found that the alert was "delayed" due to undisclosed reasons. The IDF said that lessons have been learned and corrective measures implemented.