(Dec. 28, 2024 / JNS) — The Israel Defense Forces overnight Friday intercepted a missile fired by Houthi terrorists in Yemen that triggered air-raid sirens across the Jerusalem, Judea and Dead Sea areas.

The missile was downed outside of Israeli airspace, according to the military, and there were no immediate reports of injuries.

Sirens sounded in dozens of Israeli communities. It was the first time air-raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem since the Iranian attack on Oct. 1.

It was the first time air-raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem since the Iranian attack on Oct. 1{ai:summary}<p>The Israel Defense Forces intercepted a missile launched by Houthi terrorists in Yemen, which activated air-raid sirens in Jerusalem and surrounding areas. The missile was downed outside Israeli airspace, and there were no reports of injuries.</p><p>This incident marked the first activation of air-raid sirens in Jerusalem since the Iranian attack on October 1. #military</p>

IDF downs Houthi missile from Yemen as sirens blare in Jerusalem

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