Fri May 02 20:17:00 UTC 2025: ## Two Missiles Launched from Yemen Intercepted by Israel
**Jerusalem, May 3, 2025** – The Israeli military announced the successful interception of two missiles launched from Yemen within a 12-hour period on Friday. The Houthi rebels, who claimed responsibility for both attacks, have intensified their missile and drone strikes against Israel since the escalation of the Gaza conflict in October 2023.
The first missile was intercepted before entering Israeli airspace, while the second triggered rocket sirens in northern and coastal districts. An explosion was reported over Jerusalem during the interception of the second projectile. The Israeli military deployed aerial defense systems to neutralize both threats.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated that the attacks are part of ongoing support operations for Palestinians in Gaza and will continue until the “aggression against Gaza ceases and the siege is lifted.” The Houthis have also targeted merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, leading to retaliatory strikes from Israel, the US, and Britain.
The ongoing conflict has seen a significant increase in US airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, with reports of hundreds of casualties. This week, Houthi media reported that a US strike killed at least 68 African migrants held at a detention center in Saada. The US has confirmed strikes targeting over 1,000 Houthi positions since March 15th. The Friday attack reportedly resulted in three injuries according to Houthi-run news agency Saba. The situation remains tense, with both sides continuing their military operations.
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