US Thaad anti-missile system in Israel used to intercept projectile from Yemen: Reuters

Reuters reported on Friday that a US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) anti-missile system was used in Israel to try to intercept a projectile for the first time since Washington placed the system in Israel in October.

The Thaad missile defence system was used to try and intercept a projectile from Yemen sometime in the past day, according to Reuters. There wasn't an immediate comment from the Pentagon.

The Houthi movement in Yemen, officially known as Ansar Allah, has stepped up its direct attacks on Israel, launching several ballistic missiles and drones at sites in the country.

Some have managed to penetrate Israel's coveted Iron Dome missile defence system, while others have been intercepted by the Israeli military.