Houthi Missile Targeting Israel Intercepted Amid Mass Gatherings
Overview of the Incident
On June 5, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported the successful interception of a missile launched from Yemen, aimed at Israeli territory. The missile was intercepted successfully, with debris landing in the Hebron area. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties from the incident.
Details of the Launch
The missile launch was detected as millions of Israelis participated in major public events across the country, including the Pride Parade and a demonstration advocating for the return of kidnapped individuals in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square, along with other significant gatherings such as a right-wing protest outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem and a concert by the band “Mashina.” Consequently, Ben Gurion Airport was temporarily closed to flights as a precautionary measure.
In response to the event, Israeli lawmaker Avigdor Lieberman criticized the government on social media, referring to it as “the complete victory,” in a pointed commentary on the current security situation.
Recent Trends in Attacks
This missile launch is part of a concerning trend of recent attacks against Israel. On the previous Tuesday, air raid sirens were activated in southern Golan Heights following missile launches from Syria, where several Iranian militias are active. Two rockets exploded in open areas without causing damage or injuries, leading to artillery fire directed at the Syrian Golan in retaliation.
Just a day before this incident, the Israeli Air Force intercepted a drstart also launched from Yemen aimed at Israel. Following the missile attacks on the Golan Heights, a previously unknown organization known as the “Muhammad Def Shahid Brigades,” interpreted as a Syrian Hamas faction, took responsibility for launching two Grad rockets aimed at “Zionist forces located in the occupied Golan.”
Conclusion
The recent missile strike from Yemen highlights ongoing tensions and security threats faced by Israel. As events unfold, the IDF continues to monitor the situation closely and maintains readiness against further potential attacks.
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