Israeli School Damaged by Yemeni Missile Shrapnel, IDF Hits Sanaa Power Plant

Sirens sound across central Israel on 19 December as the Israeli military intercepts a missile launched from Yemen. At 2:35 a.m. local time, sirens activate and footage from Tel Aviv shows the Iron Dome defence system intercepting the projectile followed by a loud explosion. The Israeli Air Force attributes the launch to Yemen’s Houthis who frequently target Israel with missiles and drones claiming solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. In central Israel, shrapnel from the missile damages a school causing the main building to collapse. Drone footage highlights the extent of the destruction at Ramat Ef’al school. Firefighters in Yemen respond to intense Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa and a port city targeting power stations and the Ras Isa oil terminal. Houthi-controlled media reports the strikes but provides no details on casualties or damage. An Israeli military statement confirms the strikes but gives no information on specific targets. n18oc_world n18oc_crux