Israel’s military says it intercepted cruise missile

The Israeli military has claimed that it intercepted a cruise missile near the southern port city of Eilat. It didn't give any details about the origin of the missile, but groups in Gaza and Yemen have targeted the city.

The Israeli military said: “Following the report regarding an infiltration of a hostile aircraft in the area of the city of Eilat, an IAF fighter jet successfully intercepted a cruise missile that was launched toward Israel. No infiltration into Israeli territory was identified.”