The Israeli army announced that a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel was intercepted after sirens were heard upon its detection.

In a statement, the Israeli army said: "Following the sirens that were just activated in several areas in Israel, one missile was launched from Yemen. Interception systems were activated… and it was likely intercepted successfully."

Israeli radio reported the sound of an explosion in the Arad area, east of Be’er Sheva, after the missile launch from Yemen was detected and sirens were triggered.