The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted a projectile launched from Yemen using the Arrow air defense system over the Red Sea, near Eilat in southern Israel. The projectile, likely a medium-range ballistic missile launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants, was successfully destroyed and did not breach Israeli territory. The interception occurred in the Sderot area, and footage of the interception was released by the Israeli Defense Ministry.
The Israeli Defense Ministry released Footage today showing the launch of an “Arrow” Anti-Ballistic Missile from the Air Defense Array earlier this week in order to Intercept a Land-Attack Cruise Missile which was launched by the Houthis in Yemen towards the City of Eilat in… https://t.co/XQGQopndN1 https://t.co/J4Mvy1XOKG
A missile aimed at Israel's territory was detected & intercepted in the Red Sea region by the IDF using the Arrow long-range ballistic missile defense system. The target was destroyed & didn't breach Israeli territory. 📸: Arrow interceptor launch during the Swords of Iron war https://t.co/vNnYDmq6r0
#UPDATE: IDF confirms the Arrow air defence system intercepted a surface-surface missile launched from Yemen over the Red Sea near Eilat in southern Israel. This was likely a medium-range ballistic missile launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen
The Israel Defense Force has Confirmed that a Projectile launched from Yemen has been Intercepted by the “Arrow” Air Defense System over the Red Sea.
⚡️Kann: “The IDF intercepted a surface-to-surface missile that was apparently launched from Yemen, using the "Arrow" system”
IDF says it launched an Arrow anti-ballistic missile against a projectile in the Red Sea. The interception was successful.
Arrow air defense system intercepted a missile fired at Israel, over the Red Sea, the IDF says. The projectile, thought to have been fired from Yemen, did not enter Israeli airspace.
Footage showing the Interception of a “Hostile Contact” possible launched by the Houthis in Yemen over the City of Eilat in Southern Israel by what appears to be the “Arrow” Anti-Ballistic Missile System. https://t.co/Uy9FvGjl3J
IDF says it intercepted an aerial target from the Gaza Strip. The interception occurred in the Sderot area.