Sirens Sound After Missile Launch from Yemen Toward Israel. Reports of a Fallen Projectile in Central Israel
The Houthis, backed by Iran, have escalated attacks on Israeli targets since the onset of the Gaza conflict in 2023.
MIDDLE EAST — On May 4, 2025, sirens sounded across multiple areas in Israel due to a missile launched from Yemen, according to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF initially reported a threat in Israeli territory at 01:18 UTC, prompting the activation of aerial defense systems.
By 01:55 UTC, the IDF confirmed the missile launch, and following interception attempts, sirens were triggered again at 02:26 UTC.
There are reports of a fallen projectile in central Israel under review. No casualties were reported. A new section has been added to the report explaining interception terminology.
Key Developments
May 4, 2025, 01:18 UTC: IDF reported a missile threat in Israeli territory, activating aerial defense systems (IDF).
May 4, 2025, 01:55 UTC: Sirens sounded in several areas following confirmation of a missile launch from Yemen (IDF).
May 4, 2025, 02:26 UTC: Additional sirens were triggered as the IDF reported that it intercepted the missile, with additional reports of a fallen projectile in central Israel (IDF).