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Al Arabiya
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Yemen missile launched toward Israel ‘most likely' intercepted: Israeli army
The Israeli army said on Saturday that a missile launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory had been 'most likely successfully intercepted.' Israel has threatened Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis - which has been attacking Israel in what it says is solidarity with Gaza - with a naval and air blockade if its attacks on Israel persist. Since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis, who control most of Yemen, have been firing at Israel and at shipping in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade. Most of the dozens of missiles and drones they have launched have been intercepted or fallen short. Israel has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes.


Arab News
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Yemen missile launched toward Israel ‘most likely' intercepted, Israeli army says
The Israeli army said on Saturday that a missile launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory had been 'most likely successfully intercepted.' Israel has threatened Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement — which has been attacking Israel in what it says is solidarity with Gaza — with a naval and air blockade if its attacks on Israel persist. Since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis, who control most of Yemen, have been firing at Israel and at shipping in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade. Most of the dozens of missiles and drones they have launched have been intercepted or fallen short. Israel has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes.


Reuters
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Israeli army says it is working to intercept missile launched from Yemen
CAIRO, June 28 (Reuters) - The Israeli army said on Saturday it had identified the launch of missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory, adding that the aerial defence systems were operating to intercept the threat. Sirens sounded in several areas in Israel following the launch, the army posted on the Telegram messaging app.


Arab News
12 hours ago
- General
- Arab News
KSrelief distributes 1,100 food baskets in Sudan
NORTH KORDOFAN: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has distributed 1,100 food baskets to displaced families in Sudan's North Kordofan State, benefiting 6,383 individuals. The distribution is part of the third phase of the 2025 Food Security Support Project and the Kingdom's ongoing efforts through KSrelief to support Sudanese people amid the crisis. Meanwhile, KSrelief continues to implement its water supply and environmental sanitation project in the Yemeni districts of Midi, Haradh, Hayran, and Abs in the Hajjah governorate, as well as the Razih district in the Sadah governorate. In May, KSrelief delivered 4,561,000 liters of potable water and 47,412,000 liters of usable water in Hajjah. Additionally, 244 waste removal operations were conducted in displacement camps, and 4,048 water transport containers were distributed. The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing humanitarian efforts to meet essential needs and improve living conditions in regions affected by conflict.


Arab News
2 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Masam Project clears more than 4,600 explosive devices from Yemen conflict in Abyan
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Project for Landmine Clearance, known as Masam and launched by Saudi aid agency KSrelief, has successfully destroyed more than 4,600 explosive devices left behind from the war in Yemen. The operation took place on Thursday in the Wadi Dufs area of Zinjibar, in Abyan Governorate, east of Yemen's de facto capital Aden. The project reported the destruction of 4,620 pieces of ammunition and remnants of war, including 155 projectiles, 235 combat fuses, 85 pieces of armor-piercing ammunition, 4,096 bullets, 13 anti-personnel mines, five anti-tank mines, and 31 grenades. The Masam Project added that its efforts aimed to enhance community security and protect the lives of civilians in Yemen. Engineer Munther Qassem, commander of the first special task force at Masam, said that the operation had been conducted in a safe area, away from residential communities and agricultural regions, ensuring full compliance with international standards. He added: 'The work of the special task teams does not stop throughout the year, given the importance of our missions in protecting the lives of innocent citizens.' Qassem added that the team had successfully carried out the operation despite the high temperatures and rugged terrain of Abyan. The Masam Project stands as a vital contribution to enabling a safe and dignified life for Yemenis. KSrelief has implemented 3,438 diverse humanitarian projects across 107 countries, valued at over $7 billion, since its launch in May 2015.