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Israeli Air Force Intercepts Houthi UAV Amid Rising Tensions

4/4/2025

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On Friday, tension escalated as the Israeli Air Force intercepted a UAV from Yemen, a response to recent missile launches that triggered sirens in Jerusalem and central Israel. The Arrow defense system successfully neutralized two missiles, with debris crashing down in Tel Aviv. The IDF is now probing the UAV's origins amid a surge in Houthi aggression.

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On Friday, tension escalated as the Israeli Air Force intercepted a UAV from Yemen, a response to recent missile launches that triggered sirens in Jerusalem and central Israel. The Arrow defense system successfully neutralized two missiles, with debris crashing down in Tel Aviv. The IDF is now probing the UAV's origins amid a surge in Houthi aggression.