Israel says downs missiles fired from Yemen

SMA NEWS – JERUSALEM
The Israeli army said Friday it intercepted two missiles in 12 hours fired towards its territory from Yemen, with the Houthi rebels claiming both attacks.

An explosion was heard over Jerusalem as the Israeli military said it was intercepting the second projectile.

“The (army) has identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory. Aerial defence systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said about the second attack.

It later said it had “successfully intercepted” the missile.

Israeli police reported a “rocket siren” was activated in northern and coastal districts and said they were searching for possible impact sites.

The military said the first missile had been shot down before it entered Israeli airspace.

The Houthis, who control large parts of Yemen, claimed responsibility for both the attacks.