Israel says intercepted missile attack by Yemen's Huthis

Israel says intercepted missile attack by Yemen's Huthis
by AFP Staff Writers
Jerusalem (AFP) Sept 9, 2025

The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Tuesday, with the Iran-backed Huthi rebels claiming responsibility for the attack.

"Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, the IAF (Israeli air force) intercepted a missile that was launched from Yemen," a military statement said.

Huthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group launched a hypersonic ballistic missile at targets in the Jerusalem area and "three drones targeting Ramon Airport and two vital targets" in Eilat.

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