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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Military says air defenses intercepted 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 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 in Beersheba, Dimona, and numerous other towns in southern Israel.
It marks the first Houthi attack on Israel since January 18, right before the ceasefire took effect in the Gaza Strip.
The Iran-backed group had threatened to resume its attacks on Israel last week.
