IDF intercepts Houthi missile that triggered sirens across central Israel, Jerusalem

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

People take cover as siren warns of incoming missile fired from Yemen, in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
People take cover as siren warns of incoming missile fired from Yemen, in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

A ballistic missile launched at Israel by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen was successfully intercepted by air defenses, the military says.

There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage in the attack. The IDF says the missile was shot down before crossing the country’s borders.

Sirens had sounded across central Israel, in Jerusalem and numerous surrounding towns, and several West Bank settlements.

It marks the fourth Houthi attack on Israel since Tuesday.

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