Yemeni Houthis Launch Ballistic Missile at Central Israel

Photo Credit: Israel Ministry of Defense Spokesperson’s Office

Israel's advanced interception missile defense system, David's Sling

Houthi rebels in Yemen launched at least one ballistic missile at central Israel on Monday afternoon.

Red Alert sirens were triggered in Tel Aviv, Rishon Lezion and Herzliya, among other central cities, sending more than a million Israelis racing for cover.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, the missile was intercepted before it reached Israeli territory.

“The Red Alert was activated in response to concerns over the risk from falling shrapnel from the interception,” the IDF said.

Residents of Gush Etzion south of Jerusalem said they heard the “booms” from the attack.

Earlier in the day, a drone launched by the Iranian proxy group in Yemen was intercepted over the Mediterranean Sea by an Israeli Navy missile boat.

The drone was shot down before it reached Israeli airspace.