On Saturday, sirens and explosions echoed in Jerusalem after a projectile from Yemen was intercepted by Israel

The Iran-backed Houthis have stepped up their missile attacks, in recent weeks. The group says the attacks are part of their campaign aimed at pressuring Israel and the West over the war in Gaza.

First attack sends millions to bomb shelters in central Israel, Jerusalem area; debris falls in communities near capital without causing damage; 2nd missile targets Eilat area The post IDF: Two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen at Israel intercepted;

The ceasefire, approved by Israel and Hamas and set to take effect Sunday at 8:30 am local time (0630 GMT), includes an initial 42-day phase, during which more than 15 months of fighting in Gaza will halt, and 33 hostages held in Gaza will be released in exchange for the release of 735 Palestinian prisoners.