Israel continues to grapple with Houthi rebel attacks emanating from Yemen, despite taking actions against Hamas and Hezbollah. The Israeli military and intelligence agencies are reportedly focused on neutralizing the Houthi threat, with reports of assassination attempts targeting key Houthi figures.
On August 22, approximately at 8:50 PM, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detected a ballistic missile launched from Yemen targeting central Israel. Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, Lod, Ramat Gan, and surrounding areas. The Arrow 3 missile defense system intercepted the missile mid-air, with debris falling near Moshav Ginaton, Lod. There were no reports of serious injuries, although Magen David Adom reported minor injuries to people rushing to shelters.