'Israel' says it intercepted missile launched from Yemen
Note: AI technology was used to generate this article’s audio.
'Israel's' military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Monday, marking the first such attack reported since April.
Air raid sirens sounded across parts of 'Israel' after the military detected the incoming missile.
“Aerial defense systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the 'Israeli' military said in a post on X. It later confirmed that the missile had been successfully intercepted.
The launch was the first missile attack from Yemen targeting 'Israel' since April 4, according to 'Israeli' authorities.
Yemen is home to the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which has repeatedly launched missiles and drones toward 'Israel' since the outbreak of the Gaza war and during the early stages of the conflict involving Iran, 'Israel' and the United States.
The Houthis have also targeted commercial shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, disrupting one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes.
The latest launch comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows Iranian warnings that allied groups across the Middle East could become involved if hostilities with 'Israel' continue to escalate.
No casualties or damage were immediately reported following Monday's interception.
