Sirens blared across Israeli-occupied territories in central Palestine and the West Bank early Friday, following a Yemeni missile attack.
Around 4:35 AM local time, the missile entered occupied Palestinian airspace, triggering alarms in major cities including Tel Aviv, occupied al-Quds (Jerusalem), Ramat Gan, Rishon LeZion, Petach Tikva, and Beit Shemesh.
Footage from the West Bank city of Qalqilya showed the missile rapidly descending toward its target before exploding in the distance. However, reports have not yet confirmed a direct hit or fallen debris.
⚡️🚨 Yemeni missile strike hits central occupied Palestine
Initial toll is 12 injured settlers while fleeing to shelters
IDF claims that the impact is from an “interceptor fragment”. pic.twitter.com/pHOvUTkDE2
— Middle East Observer (@ME_Observer_) January 3, 2025
The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) have fired multiple long-range missiles and drones at Israeli targets in recent days, continuing their support for the Palestinian people and in response to Israeli strikes on Yemeni civilian infrastructure.
The Israeli regime has launched numerous aerial assaults on targets in Yemen, including the Sanaa airport, the port of Hodeidah, and power/energy facilities. The YAF has defended against American and British aggression, downing high-value drones and engaging in naval battles to thwart or minimize the effects of these attacks.
This comes as the Yemeni people reaffirm their commitment to the Palestinian cause, support for the YAF, and resolve to end the Israeli occupation of Gaza through weekly demonstrations.
Source: Agencies (edited by Al-Manar English Website)
