IDF Intercepts Missile From Yemen Triggering Sirens Across Central Israel

The Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthi group has intensified missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, including a recent ballistic missile intercepted over central Israel, triggering air-raid sirens in heavily populated areas such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. These attacks have escalated following Israel's targeted airstrikes in Yemen, which killed several senior Houthi officials, including the group's prime minister, and resulted in retaliatory measures from the Houthis, including attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis have been launching projectiles at Israel since late 2023, pausing briefly during a ceasefire in January 2025, but resumed after the IDF's renewed offensive in Gaza. Israel continues to conduct precision strikes aimed at Houthi leadership, while the group maintains a slogan opposing America, Israel, and Jews, underscoring the broader regional tensions. Despite these attacks, no Israeli casualties were reported from the latest missile interception, although the threat remains significant. The ongoing conflict reflects the complex proxy dynamics involving Iran and highlights the wider instability affecting both Yemen and Israel amid the Gaza war.