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Israel Intercepts Yemen Missile Amid Rising Tensions

4/18/2025

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Sirens blared through Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Friday as the IDF successfully intercepted a missile from Yemen. While no fatalities occurred, several individuals were injured while rushing for safety. This incident comes on the heels of a US airstrike that targeted Houthi infrastructure in Yemen, resulting in 33 deaths. Israel has since increased missile warning times for potential threats.

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Sirens blared through Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Friday as the IDF successfully intercepted a missile from Yemen. While no fatalities occurred, several individuals were injured while rushing for safety. This incident comes on the heels of a US airstrike that targeted Houthi infrastructure in Yemen, resulting in 33 deaths. Israel has since increased missile warning times for potential threats.