IDF Intercepts Houthi Missile After Sirens Sound in Jerusalem, West Bank
The Israel Defense Forces intercepted the first missile launched by Houthis from Yemen toward Israel, responding with airstrikes that targeted multiple military sites in Sanaa, Yemen.
- The IDF said it detected a missile launched from Yemen, and the Israeli Air Force intercepted it, triggering sirens in Jerusalem, West Bank settlements, and towns in central Israel.
- The Yemen-based Houthi movement launched missile and drone strikes in recent weeks supporting Palestinians in Gaza, and reports say this was the first time they fired toward Israeli territory.
- Preliminary investigation suggested the projectile was likely a missile with a cluster warhead, and Magen David Adom reported no immediate missile-hit injuries or claims of responsibility on Tuesday.
- On Sunday, Israeli warplanes struck several sites in Sanaa, including the presidency palace and power plants; the IDF said the strikes were conducted in response to repeated attacks.
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said President Donald Trump will chair a large White House meeting on Gaza Wednesday, while 350,000 protesters rallied at Hostage Square on August 26, 2025.
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IDF downs Houthi missile triggering air-raid sirens in Jerusalem area
The ballistic missile attack triggered air-raid sirens for some 1.5 million Israelis, including in large population centers. No injuries were reported. The post IDF downs Houthi missile triggering air-raid sirens in Jerusalem area appeared first on Jerusalem World News.
On the night of August 27th, the Iranian Islamic regime-funded Houthi terrorists fired rockets at Israel, which triggered sirens in Jerusalem and surrounding areas. Israeli defense resisted the attack without significant damage or injury. However, as with so many attacks on Israel, this remains under radar in the mainstream media until Israel reacts. Then, again, it is falsified by Aggression. This false double morality, disguised as postcolonia…
IDF downs Houthi missile, triggering air-raid sirens in Jerusalem area
The ballistic missile attack triggered air-raid sirens for some 1.5 million Israelis, including in large population centers. No injuries were reported.The post IDF downs Houthi missile, triggering air-raid sirens in Jerusalem area appeared first on JNS.org.
The Israeli army says it has identified a ballistic missile shot against Israel from Yemen. After the Syrians had landed in Jerusalem, the missile was interrupted.
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