The Israeli army announced that a ballistic missile fired from Yemen was destroyed by air defense systems.
In the statement made by the Israeli army, it was noted that the ballistic missile, which was stated to have been fired from Yemen, was shot down before it reached Israel.
In the statement, it was stated that sirens were activated in the central parts of Israel after the air defense systems intervened with the ballistic missile.
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen frequently launch missile and UAV attacks against Israel.
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz had previously threatened that they would deal a “hard blow” to the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
On December 26, Israeli warplanes carried out air strikes on the International Sanaa Airport and the city of Hudaydah, under the control of the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, and 4 people lost their lives.
People taking shelter on hotel stairs after air raid alert in Tel Aviv
Houthis: USA AND UK RELEASED TWO AIR ATTACKS IN THE WEST OF YEMEN
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen reported that the US and the UK carried out air strikes on the western coastal city of Hodeidah.
In the post made on the Telegram account of the Houthis’ al-Mesirah television, it was stated that the USA and the UK carried out two air strikes on the city of Hudaydah.
In the post, which stated that the attacks were made in the Tuhita district in the south of the city, no loss of life or other details were included.
On December 26, Israel carried out air strikes on the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, and the city of Hudaydah on the Red Sea coast.
It was stated that 6 people died and 40 people were injured in the attacks.
The city of Hudaydah is considered one of the most strategic regions of Yemen, as it has an international airport, 3 important ports and a long coastline.