Yemeni Missile Attack Lands in Central Israel, Triggering Sirens at Airport

A missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels landed in central Israel early Sunday, triggering air raid sirens at the airport. The missile was intercepted, resulting in no casualties. This attack is the latest incident in the ongoing conflict involving Israel, Gaza, and allied militant groups, including Iran-backed Houthis.

A missile fired by Yemen's Iran-backed rebels landed in an open area in central Israel early Sunday, triggering air raid sirens at its international airport. In response, Israel hinted at possible military retaliation. There were no reports of casualties or major damage, but footage showed people racing to shelters at Ben Gurion International Airport. The airport authority confirmed that normal operations were resumed shortly after the incident.

Footage showed a fire in a rural area of central Israel, while local media displayed images of what seemed to be a fragment from an interceptor on an escalator at a Modiin train station. Israel's army confirmed that the missile was intercepted but not destroyed by its defense system, which caused the sound of explosions from the interceptors.

The Houthis have consistently fired drones and missiles toward Israel since the war in Gaza began, but nearly all have been intercepted over the Red Sea. Previous incidents have led to Israeli airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen. Israel's Prime Minister hinted at a similar response this time, stating that any attack would incur a heavy price.

(With inputs from agencies.)