In a rare occurrence for Jerusalem, sirens blared in the city and throughout central Israel in the middle of the day on Thursday, at about 1:10 p.m.

Jerusalem residents reported hearing the sounds of explosions.

The IDF confirmed the launch of two ballistic missiles from Yemen and said that they were intercepted before entering Israel. According to reports, the missiles were intercepted by the Arrow 3 system in the system’s first-ever simultaneous interception of two missiles.

The MDA spokesperson stated: “As of now, no calls have been received about injuries except for cases of shock and people who were injured on the way to a protected space.”

In the wake of the sirens, departures and landings at Ben Gurion Airport were halted and incoming flights were forced to circle over the sea before receiving clearance to land.

The scene at the Kosel after the siren:

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)