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Explosions and sirens in Jerusalem after Yemen projectile launch

AFP |
Jan 18, 2025 05:02 PM IST

On Saturday, sirens and explosions echoed in Jerusalem after a projectile from Yemen was intercepted by Israel

Explosions were heard over Jerusalem after sirens blared across the city and central Israel on Saturday morning, AFP journalists reported, while the Israeli military said a projectile had been launched from Yemen.

After sirens sounded throughout the city and central Israel on Saturday morning, the Israeli military said a projectile had been fired from Yemen, and AFP journalists reported hearing explosions above Jerusalem.(AFP/Eyad BABA)
After sirens sounded throughout the city and central Israel on Saturday morning, the Israeli military said a projectile had been fired from Yemen, and AFP journalists reported hearing explosions above Jerusalem.(AFP/Eyad BABA)

The explosions and sirens came after Qatar, a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, said that the ceasefire in the war in Gaza would take effect from 0630 GMT on Sunday.

Sirens and explosions were heard over Jerusalem at around 10:20 am (08:20 GMT) on Saturday, shortly after sirens sounded across central Israel in response to the projectile launched from Yemen, the military said in a statement.

Also read: 33 hostages, 737 prisoners, 42 days: Phase 1 of Israel-Hamas Gaza ceasefire deal | Key details

Minutes later, the military said it had intercepted the projectile launched from Yemen.

Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels have repeatedly launched missile and drone attacks on Israel since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023.

On Friday, the Huthis warned that they would keep up their attacks if Israel did not respect the terms of its ceasefire with Hamas.

The Huthi rebels, part of Iran's "axis of resistance", have also been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea throughout the war in Gaza, claiming solidarity with the Palestinians.

Also read: Israel govt approves ceasefire deal with Hamas to free hostages, end Gaza conflict

In December, 16 people were wounded in Tel Aviv in one of their attacks on Israel.

In response to their attacks, Israel has struck Huthi targets in several air raids, including in the rebel-held Yemeni capital Sanaa.

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