Milan, 27 August (LaPresse) – The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) reported that it had successfully intercepted a missile launched against Israel from Yemen. The Times of Israel reports that there are currently no reports of injuries or damage, nor have there been any claims of responsibility from the Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthi rebels. The IDF had previously stated that it had identified a ballistic missile launched against Israel from Yemen and was working to intercept it. The missile attack triggered sirens in Jerusalem and surrounding communities, as well as in West Bank settlements and cities in central Israel.