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Sunday, March 23, 2025
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Sunday, March 23, 2025
IDF says air defenses downed Houthi ballistic missile
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
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.
It marks the fifth Houthi attack on Israel in the past week.
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