Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile at Israel on Christmas Eve, intercepted outside domestic airspace but causing pieces of shrapnel to fall on Israeli cities. Israel Defense Forces activated sirens for bomb shelters. This marked the fourth attack in less than a week from the Houthis.
Key Points
Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile at Israel
Missile intercepted outside domestic airspace but caused shrapnel to fall on Israeli cities
Israel Defense Forces activated bomb shelter sirens
Fourth attack in less than a week from the Houthis