Israel army says intercepted projectile launched from Yemen
The Israeli military announced on Monday that it intercepted a projectile fired from Yemen before it could enter Israeli territory, continuing a series of attacks. The Israeli Air Force also intercepted a drone launched from Yemen earlier the same day.
- Middle East
- AFP
- Published Date: 08:18 | 13 January 2025
- Modified Date: 08:21 | 13 January 2025
The Israeli military said it intercepted a projectile fired from Yemen on Monday before it crossed into Israeli territory, in the latest in a series of ongoing attacks.
"One projectile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF (Israeli air force) prior to crossing into Israeli territory," the military said in a statement.
Earlier on Monday the military said it had also intercepted a drone in southern Israel that was launched from Yemen.
Since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023, the Iran-backed Huthi rebels who control swathes of Yemen have repeatedly fired missiles and drones at Israel in what they say is a show of solidarity with the Palestinians.
In retaliation, Israel has struck Huthi targets several times inside Yemen, including in the rebel-controlled capital Sanaa.
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