Third Houthi missile launched at Israel in 24 hours
Israeli air defences early on Wednesday morning intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen, according to the Israel Defence Forces. It was the third such attack since Tuesday night.
The attack triggered air-raid sirens in Jerusalem, Modi’in, Ma’ale Adumim, Gush Etzion, Mount Hebron and parts of the Dead Sea region. The warning system operated as planned, with sirens activated in accordance with standard protocol and push alerts sent in advance to residents’ mobile phones. No casualties or damage were reported.
People take cover on the side of the road as siren warns of incoming missile fired from Yemen, on Road number 6 near Jaljulia, May 13, 2025. Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90.
Following the interception, incoming flights to Ben Gurion Airport were temporarily delayed.
No injuries were reported according to Magen David Adom, aside from a woman who was hurt while making her way to a protected shelter. MDA said further updates would follow if necessary.
On Tuesday, a missile was launched at Israel from Yemen during U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech in Saudi Arabia. The missile was intercepted, but triggered alarms in Jerusalem and central Israel. This was followed shortly after by another missile that fell on the way to Israel. Alarms did not sound.
Families of Israelis held hostage in Gaza and supporters take cover as siren warns of incoming missile fired from Yemen, during a protest march for the release of hostages held in Gaza, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, May 13, 2025. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.
Since March 18, when the IDF resumed major operations against Hamas in Gaza, the Houthis have fired 33 ballistic missiles and at least 10 drones toward Israel, most of which were intercepted or fell short.
Separately, the IDF reported that on Tuesday night, sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza Strip and Western Lachish. Two projectiles were intercepted after crossing into Israeli territory from Gaza, while a third fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.
TPS reports: The Israel Defence Forces’ Arabic-language spokesperson, Col. Avichay Adraee, warned Yemenis to evacuate three Houthi-controlled sea ports on Wednesday morning following a missile attack on Israel.
He called on Yemenis to evacuate the Red Sea ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Al-Salif.
“Due to the terrorist Houthi regime’s use of seaports for its terrorist activities, we urge all those present at these ports to evacuate and stay away from them for your own safety until further notice,” Adraee tweeted.
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