IDF intercepts Houthi missile from Yemen after sirens sounded in central Israel

Israel's emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), said that there were no reports of casualties or injuries. 

 Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.  (photo credit: HOUTHI MILITARY MEDIA/via REUTERS)
Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.
(photo credit: HOUTHI MILITARY MEDIA/via REUTERS)

The IDF identified and intercepted a missile launched from the Houthis in Yemen towards Israeli territory, the military said on Monday evening.

Israeli air force defense systems operated to intercept the threat, the IDF stated, noting that sirens sounded in central Israel, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and the West Bank area, according to protocol. 

Israel's emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), said that there were no reports of casualties or injuries. 

Parts of the interception fell in the Jerusalem area, specifically in southern parts of the city and in a community outside of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem District Police bomb disposal units operated at the sites where debris was located to prevent harm to civilians. No reports of casualties or property damage were received. 

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This follows the additional missile launch from the Houthis on Sunday afternoon, which triggered sirens according to protocol.

On Sunday, sirens sounded in the Jerusalem area and across central Israel.

This is a developing story.