On August 1, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen targeting Israeli territory. The missile, fired by the Iran-backed Houthi group, triggered sirens across central Israel, including the Jerusalem area and the greater Tel Aviv region, leading to the temporary closure of Israeli airspace and disruption of air travel. Israeli air defense systems successfully intercepted the missile, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The Houthis claimed the missile was a hypersonic ballistic missile of the "Palestine 2" model, targeting Ben Gurion Airport near Lod in the occupied Yafa area. Subsequently, on August 2 and 3, the IDF intercepted another rocket fired from southern Gaza with no casualties reported. Additionally, the Israeli military conducted a raid on targets in southern Syria on the evening of August 2, seizing weapons. These developments underscore ongoing regional tensions involving missile attacks from Yemen and Gaza, as well as Israeli military operations in neighboring Syria.