The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen toward Israel on Friday night. Israel's national emergency service, Magen David Adom, said it did not receive reports of hits or casualties. The IDF detected the launch and issued a smartphone application alert. After about five minutes, sirens were activated in areas including the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and West Jerusalem. Following the launch, Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv was temporarily closed to takeoffs and landings. The previous launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israel was on Wednesday evening, with sirens activated in the Dead Sea region in southeastern Israel. The missile was also intercepted by the IDF. Yemen's Houthi group later claimed responsibility for the missile attack on Wednesday. Shotlist: Jerusalem - July 18, 2025: 1. City view with air raid sirens sounding. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]