Sirens sound across central 'Israel' following alleged Houthi missile launch
In a statement, the 'Israeli' army said a single missile was fired toward 'Israeli' territory and was successfully intercepted before impact. The launch triggered air raid sirens in multiple areas, sending residents rushing to shelters.
Hebrew Channel 12 reported that people remained in shelters for an extended period following the alert.
No injuries or damage were reported, and the military did not disclose details about the type of missile intercepted.
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