Posted on 12/16/24
| News Source: JPost
The IAF's 'Arrow' air defense system intercepted a missile that was launched from the Houthis in Yemen on Monday, which activated sirens in Tel Aviv, and surrounding areas, the military announced.
Shrapnel from the interception is reported to have fallen in the West Bank, according to Israeli media.
The IDF added that the missile did not cross into Israeli territory, however, alerts sounded due to concerns over falling debris from the interception.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was giving testimony for Case 4000 in Tel Aviv District Court at the time of the sirens. The testimony continued regardless as the hearing is taking place in an underground hall, Maariv reported.
Magen David Adom said that no reports of injuries or fallen shrapnel were received following the interception.
According to Israeli media, takeoffs and landings at Ben Gurion Airport were temporarily suspended but have since been resumed as normal.