Israeli air defenses intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Wednesday after warning sirens blared across the Jerusalem area, the IDF said.
The military said in an initial statement that “sirens sounded in several areas in Israel following a projectile launched from Yemen” and that details were under review. Shortly after, it confirmed the missile had been shot down.
Dozens of alerts were issued for localities from the Hebron Hills and the Dead Sea region up toward Jerusalem and as far west as the Tel Aviv area. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The incident also disrupted air traffic. Four flights approaching Ben Gurion International Airport were placed in holding patterns until clearance was given to land. Among them were an Emirates flight from Dubai and aircraft operated by El Al, Israir and Arkia, according to flight tracking data. Departures resumed shortly after the all-clear.