Israel's air defenses successfully intercepted two ballistic missiles launched by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, according to the military. The IDF confirmed that the missiles were shot down before crossing Israel's borders, and fortunately, there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Sirens blared across central Israel, Jerusalem, and surrounding towns, as well as in several West Bank settlements, signaling the attack. This incident marks the seventh Houthi attack on Israel since March 18, when the IDF resumed its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It's worth noting that this isn't the first time Israel has intercepted missiles launched by the Houthis. In a similar incident on October 7, the Israeli Air Force intercepted a missile launched towards Israeli territory by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) has praised Hezbollah for “succeeding to launch courageous and bold attacks” on Israel “that confirm its adherence to its stated positions and its fulfillment of its promises”.
“These attacks have confirmed that the enemy only understands the language of power and cannot be deterred except by the resistance and its fighters,” the PIJ said in a statement on its Telegram channe
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