Israel’s military reported on Monday night that it successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, shortly after air raid sirens sounded across several regions of the country, including central Jerusalem.

In a brief statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the interception but provided no further details regarding the type of missile or the system used to neutralize the threat.

The launch marks another escalation in the ongoing regional tensions. Since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, Yemen’s Houthi rebels—who control significant parts of the country—have claimed responsibility for launching dozens of missiles and drones toward Israeli territory. Nearly all of these projectiles have been intercepted before reaching their targets.

However, on May 4, one missile from Yemen managed to strike near Ben Gurion International Airport outside Tel Aviv—an unprecedented development in the ongoing hostilities. That incident raised concerns about the reach and capabilities of Houthi weaponry, as well as the evolving nature of regional alliances and proxy conflicts.

In response to the repeated attacks, Israel has conducted airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen, targeting critical infrastructure such as ports and the airport in the capital, Sana’a.

The incident highlights the expanding geographical scope of the conflict and the growing risks posed by long-range missile systems in the hands of non-state actors. While no casualties or damage have been reported in the latest launch, the escalation underscores the fragility of security across the region and the potential for further confrontations.