Israel says intercepted projectile fired from Yemen

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — The Israeli army said Tuesday it had intercepted a projectile fired from Yemen after air raid sirens sounded in the center and south of Israel.

"Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago, a projectile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory," the Israeli army said on Telegram.

"Rocket and missile sirens were sounded following the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception."

Israel's emergency medical service reported no injuries from the projectile.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday warned the Iran-backed Huthi rebels of Yemen, who last week fired two missiles at Israel, including one that injured 16 people in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv on Saturday.

"I have instructed our forces to destroy the infrastructure of Huthis, because anyone who tries to harm us will be struck with full force," he told lawmakers, "even if it takes time."

Israeli warplanes retaliated against ports and energy infrastructure, which the military said contributed to Huthi rebel operations, after a rebel missile badly damaged an Israeli school last week.

The Huthis said the Israeli strikes killed nine people.