Air raid sirens sound in Israel after a missile attack from Yemen
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Israeli military responds to missile attack from Yemen, resuming conflict with Hamas, leading to protests and casualties.
The Israeli military says air raid sirens have sounded in several areas of the country following a missile attack from Yemen early Thursday (March 20, 2025).
In Jerusalem, several explosions were heard shortly after the sirens sounded. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Yemen's Houthi group this week resumed missile attacks following the collapse of Israel's ceasefire with Hamas.
Police also reported sirens in central Israel in the 4 a.m. attack.
The MADA rescue service says it has received no reports of injuries.
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