Israeli Military: Missile Launched From Yemen, Intercepted Before Reaching Israeli Territory
According to the IDF, Sirens were activated as a defensive measure, and the IDF intercepted the missile before it crossed into Israeli territory.
MIDDLE EAST — On April 26, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) responded to a missile launched from Yemen, targeting southern Israel. According to the IDF, Sirens were activated as a defensive measure, and the IDF intercepted the missile before it crossed into Israeli territory.
This incident reflects ongoing regional tensions involving Yemen, likely tied to Houthi forces, amid broader Middle Eastern conflicts.
Key Developments
2025-04-26, 04:45 UTC: The IDF identified a missile launch from Yemen toward Israeli territory, activating aerial defense systems (IDF).
2025-04-26, 04:48 UTC: Sirens sounded in southern Israel following the projectile launch from Yemen, details under review (IDF).
2025-04-26, 04:53 UTC: The IDF intercepted the missile before it entered Israeli territory, with sirens sounding per protocol (IDF).