Missile Launch from Yemen Towards Israel: IDF Reports Interception, Yemeni Forces Claim Successful Strike
The incident triggered widespread missile alerts across Israel, affecting areas from Ashqelon to near Haifa.
MIDDLE EAST — On July 10, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported intercepting a missile launched from Yemen, while the Yemeni Armed Forces claimed a successful strike on Lod Airport in Yaffa, Israel (Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv), using a "Zulfiqar" ballistic missile.
The incident triggered widespread missile alerts across Israel, affecting areas from Ashqelon to near Haifa.
IDF Statements
The Israel Defense Forces issued multiple statements on July 10, 2025, detailing the missile incident:
Initially, the IDF reported: "Initial report – Sirens sounded in several areas in Israel following a projectile that was launched from Yemen. The details are under review." This initial alert indicated a detected threat with ongoing assessment.
Shortly after, the IDF confirmed: "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol." This update verified the interception and adherence to alert procedures.
Yemeni Armed Forces Claims
The Yemeni Armed Forces issued a statement on July 10, 2025, claiming responsibility for the military operation:
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