Israel’s air defenses intercepted three missiles from Yemen and Gaza late Tuesday, after warning sirens sent residents across central Israel and parts of the West Bank into shelters. 

No injuries or damage were reported.

Shortly before the missiles were intercepted, Israel also intercepted two rockets launched from Gaza.

The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the strike. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said they carried out four operations targeting Ben Gurion Airport and other “sensitive” Israeli sites using what they described as a “Palestine 2” hypersonic missile.

In a statement, the Houthis emphasized that the operations were part of “Yemen’s continued support for the Palestinian people and its rejection of the ongoing genocide being committed against them.” 

The group added that the strikes reaffirmed the “Yemeni people’s determination to fulfill their national and religious duties toward the Palestinian cause.”

Since March, after the end of a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, the Houthis have launched over 50 missiles and 13 drones toward Israel. Most were intercepted or failed to reach their targets.

The Houthis last launched a missile at Israel on Saturday, shortly after a ceasefire was reached between Iran and Israel following their 12-day conflict. 

In response to Tuesday’s missile attack, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning to the Yemeni-based group.

“Yemen will be treated like Tehran. After striking the head of the snake in Tehran, we will also strike the Houthis in Yemen,” he said, adding, “Whoever raises a hand against Israel — that hand will be cut off.”

We thought we were done with missiles coming to Israel, but Houthis just lit one up over us in Israel. Fortunately, Israel’s incredible interception system means we go to the shelter & wait until all clear. Maybe those B2 bombers need to visit Yemen!

— Ambassador Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) July 1, 2025

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee wrote on X that “maybe those B2 bombers need to visit Yemen!” 

Recently, the U.S. used stealth bombers to strike several nuclear sites in Iran.

In May, President Donald Trump reached an agreement with the Houthis, under which the U.S. agreed to halt attacks on the rebel group in exchange for an end to their targeting of American vessels.