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Israel says missile launched from Yemen was intercepted

The Israeli military said on Thursday that a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted after air raid sirens sounded in several areas across the country.
Reuters
Security at the Israe Lebanon Border in Ghajar United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) soldier climbs to his observe tower on the Lebanese side of the border as seen from the village of Ghajar, north of Israel, 31 July 2023. Israeli Prime Minister on 30 July attended a meeting on security issues regarding recent incidents and rising tensions with Hezbollah on the border with Lebanon, Prime Minister’s Office said. EPA/ATEF SAFADI

The Iran-aligned Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen, have been firing at Israel and attacking shipping lanes.

Houthis have repeatedly said that their attacks are an act of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where Israel's military assault since late 2023 has killed more than 57,000 people, Gaza authorities say.

Most of the dozens of missiles and drones they have launched have been intercepted or fallen short. Israel has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes.

(Reporting by Enas Alashray; Editing by Kim Coghill)

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