Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile fired toward the country by Yemen’s Houthi militias, setting off sirens late Monday in central Israel including Tel Aviv. There were no reports of injuries from Magen David Adom, Israel’s rescue service.
The Houthis have been firing drones and missiles at Israel as well as attacking shipping in the Red Sea corridor — attacks they say won’t stop until Israel agrees to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Israel has carried two waves of intense strikes in recent weeks in Yemen in response to the missile attacks. The latest launch raises the likelihood of further Israeli retaliation.
At a UN Security Council meeting on Monday, Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon vowed his country will respond decisively to Houthi attacks.
