Archive · 22 May 2025
Missile from Yemen Intercepted Over Israel, Sirens Sound
Imagine someone threw a ball from far away, but it got stopped before it could hit.
That's kind of what happened when a missile was launched from Yemen towards Israel.
The Israeli army intercepted it, so it didn't cause any damage.
The people who launched the missile are called Houthis, and they say they are doing it to support people in Gaza.
Israel has responded by hitting targets in Yemen.
This has been happening since a war started, with the Houthis often trying to send missiles, which are usually stopped before they reach their target.
A missile was fired from Yemen and intercepted by Israel.
Sirens were triggered in central Israel.
The attack is attributed to Yemen's Houthi militants.
Houthis say attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel has carried out retaliatory strikes in Yemen.
- Who
- Yemen's Houthi militants and the Israeli military.
- What
- A missile was fired from Yemen and intercepted by Israel.
- When
- Early Thursday, May 22, 2025 (based on publication date).
- Where
- Central Israel and Yemen.
- Why
- Houthis say attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians.
Houthi Perspective
Israeli Perspective
Motivation for Attacks
Houthi Perspective
Houthis see their actions as solidarity with Palestinians.
Israeli Perspective
Israel views the attacks as aggression.
- Missile Origin
- Yemen
- Target Area
- Central Israel
- Missile Outcome
- Intercepted
- Alleged Perpetrators
- Houthis
- Houthi Stated Motivation
- Solidarity with Palestinians