Houthis Launch Ballistic Missile At Tel Aviv, Debris Damages Jerusalem Apartment

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that its “Arrow” air defense system intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis in Yemen on Monday.

The interception triggered air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and nearby areas, prompting heightened alertness.

While the missile itself did not enter Israeli airspace, debris from the interception caused damage to a residential building in Jerusalem’s Beit Hanina neighborhood.

Police confirmed that fragments penetrated the roof of an apartment, though no injuries were reported. Emergency services, including Magen David Adom, verified that there were no further casualties or shrapnel-related incidents.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was testifying in Tel Aviv District Court at the time, continued proceedings uninterrupted as the hearing took place in an underground chamber. Meanwhile, operations at Ben Gurion Airport were briefly halted but quickly resumed.

Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the missile attack, stating it was part of a broader operation targeting “occupied” areas in Israel, including Ashkelon and Jaffa. Saree also mentioned a joint drone operation with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq targeting southern Israel, though no sirens were activated in those regions.

This marks the latest in a series of escalations. The Houthis have launched six ballistic missiles and five drones toward Israel since November. Earlier this month, a Houthi drone struck a penthouse balcony in Yavne, causing property damage but no injuries.

Israel remains on high alert as tensions with the Houthis and their regional allies continue to escalate.