Israeli Air Force fighters launched interceptor missiles toward a projectile launched from Yemen towards Israel. The missile reportedly broke apart in the air at high altitude, relatively close to Israeli territory, with debris falling in a moshav in the lowlands near Jerusalem. The Air Force is investigating whether the missile disintegrated due to an interception, technical malfunction, or other causes, according to reports. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the launch, stating it was a "Palestine 2" missile targeting Ben Gurion Airport. This type of missile has previously been observed to break up in the air, often over Saudi Arabia and Jordan, due to technical issues or low production quality, according to analysis. In separate incidents, Hamas reportedly executed four Gaza residents on suspicion of collaborating with Israel ahead of an anticipated IDF assault on Gaza City. The IDF plans to flatten numerous buildings in Gaza City, including high-rises, using a significant quantity of explosives, as reported by Ynet. Additionally, the Israeli military and radical settlers uprooted nearly 10,000 olive trees, some up to 100 years old, in the West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir this week, following a shooting attack near a settlement. This action is reportedly linked to the shooting attack, according to Haaretz. Meanwhile, the European Hospital in East Khan Yunis is being renovated for a planned operation in Gaza. The European Hospital will serve as a replacement for hospitals in Gaza City, providing medical responses to the population. Similar access is being established for the Emirate Hospital in Rafah, and field hospitals are planned for areas inhabited by residents from Gaza City.
