Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends press conference.Image Source : REUTERS/FILE PHOTO

Air raid sirens sound in Tel Aviv as Netanyahu returns from US, missile intercepted

Air raid sirens rang in Tel Aviv after Israeli PM Netanyahu's return from the US. Israeli forces intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, raising security concerns.

by · India TV

Shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed in Tel Aviv after a visit to the United States, air-raid drones echoed across central Israel, including Tel Aviv International Airport, and Israeli forces confirmed that security measures had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen. No injuries were reported.

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It is unclear whether the missile strike specifically targeted Netanyahu's plane. The incident occurred shortly after the prime minister arrived, raising questions about the intended target.

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Netanyahu had already returned from the United States to deal with rising tensions in Israel's war against Hezbollah militants. Israel’s security situation remains tense, with growing concerns about missile threats from various sources.