Missile fired from Yemen was intercepted by Israeli Air Force, says military

Stav Levaton is a military reporter for The Times of Israel

The IDF reports that a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force a short while ago.

Sirens sounded in multiple areas across the country, including most of Jerusalem, Ben Gurion Airport, Modiin, Rishon Lezion and some West Bank settlements, as air defense systems responded to the threat.

According to the military, the alerts were activated in line with established policy. No injuries or damage have been reported.

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