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Sirens sound in Israel after Yemen 'projectile' launch: Army

Sirens sound in Israel after Yemen 'projectile' launch: Army

LBCI4 days ago
Sirens sounded in several Israeli cities, including Jerusalem, on Friday as the military said it identified a projectile launched from Yemen and AFP journalists reported hearing booms over Jerusalem.
"Sirens sounded in several areas in Israel following a projectile that was launched from Yemen," the military said, moments after saying air defense systems were "operating to intercept the threat."
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