Missile fragments found near Knesset following Houthi attack

The debris was discovered by guards during a routine search of the Knesset area. Fortunately, there were no injuries or damage from the fragments, which were promptly removed by police bomb disposal units.

Although no sirens sounded in Jerusalem, the interception's debris was found on Knesset grounds and caused minor damage in Modi'in, a city located between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Shrapnel from the intercepted missile impacted two locations, but no injuries were reported. Modi'in's mayor, Haim Bibas, questioned the IDF's Home Front Command about the lack of air-raid alerts during the event.

Meanwhile, an elementary school in the Ramat Efal neighborhood of Ramat Gan, just east of Tel Aviv, suffered severe damage when the missile warhead exploded following the interception. The impact caused a partial collapse of the school's central building, leading to the cancellation of classes for the day, though no injuries were reported.

The IDF is investigating additional damage caused by falling shrapnel in other areas. In response to the Houthi aggression, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz oversaw "Operation White City," which saw the Air Force conduct a two-wave strike on targets in Yemen. The operation targeted key locations, including ports in Hodeidah, Ras Issa, and Al-Salif, as well as sites near Sana'a.

Since the conflict began, the Iran-backed Houthi group has launched more than 200 surface-to-surface missiles and deployed over 170 UAVs against Israel. These attacks have tested Israel's air defense systems, with some missile launch sites located more than 1,200 miles from Israeli territory. The IDF’s response has been part of a broader strategic initiative developed over weeks of intelligence gathering and tactical planning.