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Israel army says intercepted projectile launched from Yemen

By AFP - Jan 13,2025 - Last updated at Jan 14,2025

This image grab from a video released by Iran Press on January 10, 2025, shows smoke billowing during reported Israeli airstrikes as Yemenis rallied nearby in support of Palestinians in the Huthi-controlled capital Sanaa (AFP photo)

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said it intercepted a projectile fired from Yemen on Monday before it crossed into Israeli territory, in the latest in a series of ongoing attacks.


Earlier on Monday the military said it had also intercepted a drone in southern Israel that was launched from Yemen.

Since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023, the Iran-backed Huthi rebels who control swathes of Yemen have repeatedly fired missiles and drones at Israel in what they say is a show of solidarity with the Palestinians.

In retaliation, Israel has struck Huthi targets several times inside Yemen, including in the rebel-controlled capital Sanaa.

 

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