Missile interception (archive)
Missile interception (archive)Ayal Margolin/Flash 90

Sirens were sounded in Jerusalem and the area on Friday evening, at around 7:30 p.m., following the launch of a missile from Yemen.

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said that "a missile launched from Yemen fell in the area of Hebron, no interceptors were launched. The details of the incident are under review."

It added that sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.

Magen David Adom (MDA) said, “Following the recent Red Alert sirens, MDA teams are on route to a reported site. No reports of casualties at this time.”

The Israel Police stated, "Sirens have sounded in the Jerusalem area and surrounding communities. Jerusalem District police are prepared to conduct searches to locate weapon impact sites."

"We urge residents to stay close to protected areas, avoid approaching impact sites, refrain from touching any weaponry that may contain explosives, and immediately report any findings to the 100 hotline."

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