Houthi missile intercepted over Israel as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem sound sirens
ALBAWABA- Air raid sirens blared across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and central Israel on Tuesday after a ballistic missile launched from Yemen was intercepted mid-air by Israel's Arrow defense system, according to Israeli military officials.
The incident marks a new escalation in the regional conflict, as the Iran-backed Houthi movement continues its long-range strikes against Israeli targets.
Footage widely circulated on social media captured the moment of interception, an eerie blue explosion lighting up the night sky. The Israeli Air Force was deployed in coordination with ground-based air defense units, and military sources confirmed the missile was successfully intercepted before reaching its target. — RT (@RT_com) July 1, 2025
The Israeli Home Front Command activated sirens across major urban centers, including Lod and the Ben Gurion International Airport, where video footage showed passengers fleeing terminals in panic as sirens rang out.
The Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV aired footage of the chaos at the airport, naming the launch as part of its ongoing campaign in solidarity with Gaza.
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel responded sharply, suggesting retaliatory action: 'Perhaps B-2 bombers should visit Yemen,' he posted, expressing frustration at the widening missile threat.
He added, 'We thought we were done with missiles, but the Houthis sent one over our heads in Israel. Fortunately, the remarkable interception system allows us to head to shelters and wait until the danger passes.'
The escalation comes against the backdrop of relentless Israeli strikes on Gaza. According to hospital sources in the Strip, 109 Palestinians were killed since dawn, including 28 people waiting for humanitarian aid.
The mounting civilian toll has further inflamed regional tensions, with Houthi forces citing the Gaza war as justification for their strikes on Israel. Air raid sirens blared across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and central Israel on Tuesday after a ballistic missile launched from Yemen was intercepted mid-air by Israel's Arrow defense system, according to Israeli military officials. The incident marks a new escalation in the regional conflict, as the Iran-backed Houthi movement continues its long-range strikes against Israeli targets. Footage widely circulated on social media captured the moment of interception—an eerie blue explosion lighting up the night sky. The Israeli Air Force was deployed in coordination with ground-based air defense units, and military sources confirmed the missile was successfully intercepted before reaching its target. The Israeli Home Front Command activated sirens across major urban centers, including Lod and the Ben Gurion International Airport, where video footage showed passengers fleeing terminals in panic as sirens rang out. The Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV aired footage of the chaos at the airport, naming the launch as part of its ongoing campaign in solidarity with Gaza. The U.S. Ambassador to Israel responded sharply, suggesting retaliatory action: 'Perhaps B-2 bombers should visit Yemen,' he posted, expressing frustration at the widening missile threat. He added, 'We thought we were done with missiles, but the Houthis sent one over our heads in Israel. Fortunately, the remarkable interception system allows us to head to shelters and wait until the danger passes.' The escalation comes against the backdrop of relentless Israeli strikes on Gaza. According to hospital sources in the Strip, 109 Palestinians were killed since dawn, including 28 people waiting for humanitarian aid. The mounting civilian toll has further inflamed regional tensions, with Houthi forces citing the Gaza war as justification for their strikes on Israel.
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