The Israeli occupation forces confirmed in a statement that it failed to intercept a missile launched from Yemen, which struck Tel Aviv, causing significant damage. According to Israeli media, a fire broke out at the site of the missile's impact, and several injuries were reported from the location of the strike.

Israeli media later reported, citing medical sources, that at least 11 Israeli settlers had been injured as a result of the Yemeni missile strike.

Despite sirens sounding across areas from Tel Aviv to northern Ashdod, both the Iron Dome and David's Sling defense systems were reportedly unable to intercept the missile.

Israeli occupation police confirmed the missile’s impact in Tel Aviv and noted the damage caused. They also emphasized that an investigation will be launched to determine the cause of the interception failure.

#بالفيديو | مشاهد متداولة لحظة سقوط الصاروخ اليمني على "تل أبيب".#اليمن #الميادين pic.twitter.com/WKjfxExY2k

— قناة الميادين (@AlMayadeenNews) December 21, 2024

Despite threats and bombings, Yemen reaffirms solidarity with Palestine

Yemenis filled streets across the country in massive demonstrations to reaffirm their support for Palestinians and the operations of the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) on Friday. 

Million-man marches were organized in Sanaa and other provinces, where Yemenis expressed their readiness to confront any possible aggression on their country by the United States or "Israel".

These mass protests come a day after Israeli warplanes raided energy facilities and other civilian infrastructure in the port city of Hodeidah and the capital Sanaa. 

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