IDF says it downed Houthi missile fired at south; no injuries reported

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

A ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen at southern Israel was intercepted, according to the IDF.

No injuries are reported. Sirens had sounded in Beersheba and across the south.

The Houthis have fired several missiles and drones at Israel since joining the fighting last week amid the war with Iran.

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