The Israel Defense Forces overnight Saturday intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Houthi terrorists in Yemen, military officials said.
The attack triggered sirens across Judea and the Dead Sea region.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
On Tuesday, the Israeli Air Force intercepted a missile launched by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of a harsh response to the attack, stating, “The fate of Yemen is like the fate of Tehran. After we struck at the head of the snake in Tehran, we will also strike the Houthis in Yemen. Whoever raises a hand against Israel—their hand will be cut off.”
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee highlighted the persistent threat posed by Houthi missile attacks on Israel, and suggested that the American planes that bombed Iranian nuclear sites last month could possibly be used against Tehran’s terror proxy in Yemen.
“We thought we were done with missiles coming to Israel, but the Houthis just launched one over us in Israel. Fortunately, Israel’s incredible interception system means we go to the shelter and wait until the all clear. Maybe those B2 bombers need to visit Yemen!” he wrote.
