'Israeli' security forces inspect the site where a projectile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels landed, near Ben Gurion Airport on May, 4. 2025
'Israel' says missile from Yemen fell outside its borders
'Israel' said Wednesday that a missile fired from Yemen toward its territory landed outside the country’s borders—marking the second incident involving projectiles from Yemen in less than 24 hours.
According to 'Israel’s' public broadcaster, the missile was detected en route to 'Israel' but ultimately fell short of 'Israeli' territory. No details were provided on the exact location of its impact or whether the fall was due to interception.
Earlier the same day, the 'Israeli' military said it intercepted a drone launched "from the east," which triggered air raid sirens in accordance with standard protocols. While the army did not specify the launch site, the 'Israeli' newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported the drone was fired from Yemen.
The incidents came one day after 'Israel' carried out widespread airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, targeting infrastructure including Sanaa International Airport, major power facilities, and a cement factory. The strikes killed at least seven people and wounded 94, according to the Houthi group.
In response, the Houthis vowed a “crushing and painful” retaliation and reiterated their support for Gaza “no matter the cost,” according to their media outlet Al-Masirah.
The escalation followed a diplomatic breakthrough announced by Oman on Tuesday evening. Muscat said it had facilitated a ceasefire agreement between the United States and the Houthis.
The deal includes a mutual halt to attacks, including on US vessels in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, to preserve maritime security and ensure commercial shipping flows.
US President Donald Trump later confirmed the ceasefire, stating the Houthis had committed to halting attacks on commercial vessels and that the US would pause its strikes on Yemen in response.