Saudi Arabia has intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh in a pre-dawn operation, as cross-border attacks by the Iran-backed group intensify. The missile was brought down shortly after 4 am, with Saudi air defences moving to neutralise the incoming threat. Saudi military spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki confirmed the interception but did not disclose the missile’s origin or its intended target. WATCH

Israeli forces have killed two suspected gunmen near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, while five people were wounded in a shooting near the Yehuda Junction. Israeli authorities say an attack on civilians was foiled, with reports indicating that the suspects were carrying an M16 rifle and a handgun. The injured were rushed to hospitals, with at least one victim reported to be in critical condition. The deadly shooting has triggered a fresh security crackdown across the West Bank, with Israeli forces imposing roadblocks and military closures across Palestinian towns. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered tighter security measures as Israeli authorities investigate the incident and prepare for a wider lockdown across the territory. WATCH