The interception of a missile, which the Israeli army claims was fired from Yemen, is seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, June 3, 2025. (Credit: Amir Cohen/Reuters)
The Israeli army said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Thursday, after air raid sirens were triggered in Jerusalem and other cities.
"Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted," the army said in a statement.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel since the war in Gaza began in October 2023 with Hamas' attack on Israel.
The army has now reported similar launches on at least five of the past seven days.
The Houthis, who say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians, paused their attacks during a two-month Gaza cease-fire that ended in March, but began again after Israel resumed its military campaign in the territory.
While most of the projectiles have been intercepted, one missile fired in early May hit inside the perimeter of Israel's Ben Gurion airport for the first time.
Israel has carried out several strikes in Yemen in retaliation for the attacks, including on ports and the airport in the capital, Sanaa.
The most recent airport strikes last week blew up Yemenia Airways' last operational plane, an airport official said at the time.
Humanitarian convoy reaches Rmeish, Ain Ibl, Dibil despite obstacles
