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JERUSALEM, June 1 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Sunday that it successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen.
According to Israeli television channel Channel 12, the missile was aimed at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, as a result of which the airport was temporarily closed to takeoffs and landings.
Since March 18, 49 rockets have reportedly been fired from Yemen at the Jewish state.
According to the Israeli rescue service Magen David Adom, there were no reports of casualties.
The rocket launch triggered air raid sirens in many areas of central Israel, including West Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. –0–