The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that the advanced ‘Arrow’ Aerial Defense System of the country successfully intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Yemen. Sharing a post on X, the IDF said, “A missile was fired from Yemen towards Israel and successfully intercepted by the ‘Arrow’ Aerial Defense System.”

“Sirens and explosions were heard following the interception and falling shrapnel,” the post added. Meanwhile, Israel has refused to heed calls for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, according to a report by Al Jazeera. Nearly 700 people have been killed in Lebanon this week, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.