IDF intercepts Houthi missile after sirens triggered in central Israel

The attack comes after a series of strikes by the military in Hodeidah's port, with Houthi-linked media stating that at least 12 strikes were recorded.

The IDF intercepted a missile fired by the Houthis in Yemen on Tuesday evening, the military said, after alarms were triggered across central Israel.

Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv's outer cities, around Ben-Gurion Airport, in Jerusalem, and in the surrounding areas.

The attack comes after a series of strikes by the military at the Hodeidah Port, with Houthi-linked media stating that at least 12 strikes were recorded.

The IDF explained that the attack aims to enforce a maritime blockade on the Houthis and prevent the smuggling of weapons to the terror organization.

Hodeidah serves as the main port of the terror regime, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explained. Iranian weapons are sent to the Houthi regime through the Hodeidah Port.

IDF attacks in Hodeidah Port

The IDF explained that the strike was part of the current operations against the Houthis, with them aiming to respond to "the repeated attacks by the Houthis terrorist regime against the State of Israel, including the launch of UAVs and surface-to-surface missiles towards the State of Israel."

Defense Minister Israel Katz commented on the attack, explaining that they aim to "ensure the continuation of the maritime and air blockade on the Houthis terrorist organization."

Al Masirah TV, a station affiliated with the Houthis, said that 12 Israeli strikes targeted the port's docks.

Two sources at the port told Reuters the strikes targeted three docks restored after previous Israeli hits. Residents in the area told Reuters the attack lasted about 10 minutes.

Reuters contributed to this report.