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Sirens sound in Israel after projectile launched from Yemen, military says

Sirens sound in Israel after projectile launched from Yemen, military says

Reuters24-03-2025
March 24 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said sirens sounded in several areas of Israel on Monday after a projectile was launched from Yemen, according to a statement.
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Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Nayera Abdallah; Editing by Kevin Liffey
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