Israel Successfully Intercepts Missile Launched from Yemen Towards Eilat
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Synopsis
On January 18, the Israel Defense Forces successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards Eilat. This incident follows another missile aimed at central Israel, and both were intercepted without any reported casualties. Tensions continue as Houthi leaders indicate ongoing missile attacks in response to strikes on Gaza.
Key Takeaways
- Israel intercepted a missile from Yemen.
- No casualties were reported during the incident.
- This was the second missile launch on the same day.
- Houthi group claims successful attack on Tel Aviv.
- Tensions remain high regarding conflict in Gaza.
Jerusalem, Jan 18 (NationPress) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday that they successfully intercepted a missile that had been launched from Yemen targeting southeastern Israel.
Following the missile launch, sirens were activated in the southern Red Sea city of Eilat and the Arava Valley.
The IDF confirmed that the missile was intercepted prior to entering Israeli airspace, and thankfully, no injuries were reported.
This incident marks the second missile launch from Yemen's Houthi group towards Israel on the same day, with the first missile aimed at central Israel also being intercepted successfully by Israel's air defense systems.
According to Israel's state-owned Kan TV News, debris from the first interception was discovered by police in four different locations throughout central Israel, with no injuries or damage reported, as stated by Xinhua news agency.
On Thursday, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen's Houthi group, asserted that his faction would persist in their missile attacks against Israel if strikes on Gaza continue.
Earlier in the day, the Houthi group announced that they had launched a ballistic missile targeting the Israeli Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv.
According to Yahya Sarea, the military spokesperson for the Houthi group, aired by Houthi-operated al-Masirah TV on Saturday, "In support of the Palestinian people and their Mujahideen (Hamas), we executed a significant military operation, targeting the Israeli enemy's Ministry of Defence in Tel Aviv with a ballistic missile."
He claimed, "The missile accurately reached its target, and the Israeli interception systems failed to stop it."
The Israeli national emergency service, Magen David Adom, reported that there were no casualties except for some cases of panic attacks and minor injuries sustained while individuals rushed to safety.
