Missile Fired at Central Israel from Yemen Hits Unpopulated Area

A surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen hit an unpopulated area in central Israel on Sunday, causing no injuries. Air raid sirens had sounded in Tel Aviv, prompting residents to take shelter. Loud booms from missile interceptors were heard, and smoke was seen in the area. Previous attacks from Yemen had led to Israeli air strikes.

A surface-to-surface missile was fired at central Israel from Yemen on Sunday, striking an uninhabited area and resulting in no injuries, according to Israel's military.

Air raid sirens sounded across Tel Aviv and central Israel just before the missile landed around 6:35 a.m. local time (0335 GMT), prompting residents to seek shelter. 'Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, a surface-to-surface missile was identified crossing into central Israel from the east and fell in an open area. No injuries were reported,' the military stated.

Loud booms were heard, attributed to missile interceptors that had been launched. Protective guidelines for Israeli residents remained unchanged. Smoke was seen in an open field, though it was unclear if it was caused by the missile or interceptor debris.

Previously, in July, Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen fired a long-range drone at Tel Aviv, resulting in casualties. This attack led Israel to launch a major air strike on Houthi military targets near Yemen's Hodeidah port. Additionally, the military reported that 40 projectiles were fired from Lebanon towards Israel on Sunday, either intercepted or landing in open areas.

'No injuries were reported,' the military reiterated.

(With inputs from agencies.)