Israeli Police Arrest Two Emirati Tourists by Mistake

Israeli security force members walk past a house during clashes with Palestinians which erupted over Israel's demolition of a shop in the Palestinian neighborhood of Silwan in East Jerusalem June 29, 2021. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Israeli security force members walk past a house during clashes with Palestinians which erupted over Israel's demolition of a shop in the Palestinian neighborhood of Silwan in East Jerusalem June 29, 2021. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
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Israeli Police Arrest Two Emirati Tourists by Mistake

Israeli security force members walk past a house during clashes with Palestinians which erupted over Israel's demolition of a shop in the Palestinian neighborhood of Silwan in East Jerusalem June 29, 2021. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Israeli security force members walk past a house during clashes with Palestinians which erupted over Israel's demolition of a shop in the Palestinian neighborhood of Silwan in East Jerusalem June 29, 2021. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

The Israeli police said two Emirati tourists were arrested and then released after shots were fired on central Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Street.

The police wrongfully thought the two men were involved in the incident, however, it quickly released them after their identity became clear.

Tel Aviv witnessed a wave of panic after two anonymous individuals opened fire at an unknown target on Wednesday. People at the scene assumed it was another Palestinian operation and started running in panic.

The two tourists were held by Israelis because of their Arab looks, and were handed to the police for investigation. An hour later, the Police apologized to them and released them.

The police said the incident was crime-related and that it left no casualties.

An initial investigation found that two suspects who were riding a motorcycle fired shots at a third persona, who was standing next to his Mercedes on the street.

The apparent target of the shooting is a known criminal, who has a history of serious violent crimes, and served a 22-month prison term.



Israel Intercepts Missile from Yemen, Military Says

A Houthi supporter carries a mock missile as others wave the flags of Palestine (R) and Yemen (L) during a protest in Sanaa, Yemen, 17 March 2025 against US airstrikes on Houthi positions. (EPA)
A Houthi supporter carries a mock missile as others wave the flags of Palestine (R) and Yemen (L) during a protest in Sanaa, Yemen, 17 March 2025 against US airstrikes on Houthi positions. (EPA)
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Israel Intercepts Missile from Yemen, Military Says

A Houthi supporter carries a mock missile as others wave the flags of Palestine (R) and Yemen (L) during a protest in Sanaa, Yemen, 17 March 2025 against US airstrikes on Houthi positions. (EPA)
A Houthi supporter carries a mock missile as others wave the flags of Palestine (R) and Yemen (L) during a protest in Sanaa, Yemen, 17 March 2025 against US airstrikes on Houthi positions. (EPA)

The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had intercepted a projectile launched from Yemen that crossed into Israeli territory.

Sirens had earlier sounded in several areas of Israel.

The Iran-backed Houthi group has repeatedly fired drones and missiles towards Israel in what it has described as acts of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

The firing of the projectile came after Israel resumed airstrikes against targets in Gaza that killed more than 400 people, according to Palestinian health authorities, in an onslaught that ended weeks of relative calm after talks to secure a permanent ceasefire stalled.