For second time in hours, Houthi missile at Israel triggers cross-country sirens
No injuries reported after either launch; fragments of second intercepted missile damages home near Jerusalem

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles within hours of each other on Monday evening and early morning Tuesday, triggering sirens that forced hundreds of thousands of Israelis to rush into shelters
The Israel Defense Forces said it successfully intercepted the first missile around 6:30 p.m., which triggered sirens in numerous communities in the West Bank, Jordan Valley, Afula area, and near Beit Shean due to fears of falling shrapnel.
The second missile was launched shortly after 3 a.m. on Tuesday, triggering sirens throughout the entirety of central Israel. It was also successfully intercepted by air defenses, according to the military.
A large fragment of the second intercepted missile struck a home in the town of Mevo Beitar, just outside Jerusalem, causing damage.
There were no reports of direct injuries from either launch.
The Magen David Adom emergency service said it treated 11 people who were wounded while running to shelters and four more were treated for acute anxiety.

Shortly after the first launch, the Iran-backed terror group issued a statement taking responsibility and claiming that it had aimed for a “vital target” in the Tel Aviv area. “The operation achieved its goal successfully,” the Houthis falsely said.
According to the military, the Houthis have launched some 40 ballistic missiles at Israel since Hamas invaded Israel on October 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages, starting the ongoing multifront war.
In the vast majority of the Houthis’ attacks, the missiles have been intercepted by Israeli air defenses, or have fallen short before reaching the country.
In one case, the military failed to shoot down a Houthi missile, and there were two incidents of partial interceptions, all of which resulted in damage and injuries in Israel.
Israel and Western allies have carried out several sorties against Houthi targets in Yemen, but they have failed to stem the attacks.
Most recently, on January 10, over 20 Israeli military aircraft — including fighter jets, refuelers and spy planes — participated in strikes, dropping some 50 munitions on three main targets: the Hodeidah and Ras Isa ports on Yemen’s western coast, and the Hezyaz power plant near the capital Sanaa.
The Yemeni rebels have also been firing at ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden — destabilizing a vital shipping lane and prompting reprisal strikes by the United States and sometimes Britain against Houthi targets. They have pledged to continue the attacks until there is a ceasefire in Gaza.
Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.