Missile from Yemen triggers air raid sirens in central Israel, no injuries reported

A missile fired from Yemen set off air raid sirens across central Israel, including in Tel Aviv, early Sunday, sending residents scrambling for shelter. The missile, a surface-to-surface type, landed in an unpopulated area, causing no injuries or significant damage, according to Israel’s military.

“Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, a surface-to-surface missile was identified crossing into central Israel from the east and fell in an open area. No injuries were reported,” the military confirmed.

Residents in the area reported hearing loud booms, which were later attributed to missile interceptors that had been deployed. Smoke was seen rising from a field in central Israel, though it was unclear whether it was caused by the missile impact or debris from the interceptors.

This incident follows an earlier attack in July, when Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a long-range drone strike on Tel Aviv, resulting in one death and four injuries. That attack prompted a significant Israeli airstrike on Houthi military targets near Yemen’s Hodeidah port, leaving at least three dead and dozens wounded.

Despite Sunday’s missile launch, the Israeli military said protective measures and guidelines for residents remain unchanged.