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Israeli military says it has identified missile launch from Yemen towards Israel

The Israeli military said on Thursday it had identified the launch of a missile from Yemen towards Israel, the third in less than 24-hours, and that its aerial defence systems were working to intercept the threat.

A ballistic missile which according to Israeli army was fired towards Israel from Yemen, is intercepted as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, on September 3 2025.
A ballistic missile which according to Israeli army was fired towards Israel from Yemen, is intercepted as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, on September 3 2025. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen )

The Israeli military said on Thursday it had identified the launch of a missile from Yemen towards Israel, the third in less than 24-hours, and that its aerial defence systems were working to intercept the threat.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have been launching missiles and drones towards Israel in solidarity with Palestinians during the Gaza war.

Reuters


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