Middle East

Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile That Targeted Its Airbase

The Israeli military says that it intercepted the missile early on April 26 before it crossed into Israeli territory.
Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile That Targeted Its Airbase
Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on Sept. 21, 2023. Mohammed Huwais/AFP via Getty Images
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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Israel successfully intercepted a missile launched at its territory from Yemen, according to a statement by the Israel Defense Forces.

The Israeli military said in a post on social media that it intercepted the missile early on April 26 before it crossed into Israeli territory. It remains unclear where the missile was when it was shot down.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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