Jerusalem, July 02 (V7N) — Panic gripped Jerusalem on Tuesday as warning sirens blared across the city, prompting residents to rush for shelter following a missile attack. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the missile was launched from Yemen and was successfully intercepted before it could cause damage.

The attack was claimed by Yemen’s Houthi movement, which has intensified its strikes against Israel in protest of Israeli military operations in Gaza. The IDF reported that most of these missile and drone attacks have been thwarted by Israel’s air defense systems.

In response, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (or as per your provided text, Israel Katz) vowed swift and decisive retaliation. “Yemen’s fate will be no different from Tehran’s,” Katz warned, referring to last month’s extensive Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and missile facilities. He added, “Anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have that hand cut off,” and hinted at possible naval and air blockades if such attacks persist.

Israel has previously carried out airstrikes on suspected Houthi positions in Yemen as part of its broader efforts to neutralize threats from Iran-backed groups.

Sources: Arab News, Times of Israel

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