His army Israel announced that a rocket launched on Friday (01.08.2025) was intercepted by the Yemen. Alarm sirens sounded in several cities, of which Jerusalem.
According to the military announcement, “after the alarm sirens that sounded in several areas of Israel, a rocket launched by Yemen was intercepted by the Air Force.”
Journalists at the French News Agency heard explosions over Jerusalem.
There has been no immediate assumption of responsibility for the launch.
However, Houthi rebels in Yemen, backed by Iran, have launched many rocket attacks and unmanned aircraft against Israel, stating that they are doing so in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
The Palestinian pocket is plagued by a devastating war that erupted after Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Israel has unleashed several retaliation blows in Yemen, targeting areas under the control of Houthi, including ports in the western part of the country and the airport in the capital Sanaa.