Israel says intercepted missile fired from Yemen

Israel says intercepted missile fired from Yemen
by AFP Staff Writers
Jerusalem (AFP) July 25, 2025
The Israeli military said it intercepted on Friday a missile launched from Yemen towards its territory, after reporting that sirens sounded in several areas.

"Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted" by the air force, the military said in a statement.

Germany seeks US guarantee before sending Patriots to Ukraine
Berlin (AFP) July 23, 2025
Germany needs firm US assurances that it will quickly receive replacement Patriot anti-missile systems if it sends two of its own units to Ukraine, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Wednesday. In comments to Der Spiegel news magazine, Pistorius said European NATO members needed "watertight" guarantees that any American-made Patriot air-defence systems sent to Ukraine would be replaced within about six to eight months. US President Donald Trump last week announced a deal with NATO chief Mark ... read more

Germany seeks US guarantee before sending Patriots to Ukraine

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