Israeli Defense Forces Successfully Intercept Missile from Yemen
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Synopsis
On March 21, the Israeli Air Force successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, according to military sources. The incident triggered sirens across Jerusalem and the West Bank amid renewed Houthi attacks following the end of a ceasefire with Hamas.
Key Takeaways
- Israeli Air Force intercepted missile from Yemen.
- Sirens sounded in Jerusalem and West Bank.
- Houthi forces resumed attacks on Israel.
- Claim of targeting Ben Gurion Airport.
- USS Harry Truman faced new assaults.
Jerusalem, March 21 (NationPress) The Israeli Air Force successfully intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Thursday evening, according to the Israeli military.
In a statement, the military noted, "Following the sirens that sounded shortly in various regions, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the Air Force before it could enter Israeli airspace," adding that the sirens were activated "as per standard protocol."
The Israeli police corroborated that the missile caused sirens to blare across the Jerusalem area and sections of the occupied West Bank, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
This incident coincided with the Houthi forces in Yemen intensifying their attacks on Israel after the Israeli military concluded a two-month ceasefire with Hamas and resumed lethal airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.
Earlier in the day, Yemen's Houthis announced that they had targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv using a long-range ballistic missile.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea stated, "The missile force executed a significant military operation aimed at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. This operation was conducted with a hypersonic ballistic missile and achieved its objectives successfully," as reported by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV.
Additionally, he mentioned that his group initiated another assault against the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea, marking the fifth such attempt since Saturday, utilizing several ballistic and cruise missiles along with drones.
