Escalating Conflict: Houthi Missile Strikes Near Ben Gurion Airport

A missile fired by Houthi rebels from Yemen struck near Israel's Ben Gurion airport, resulting in injuries and raising alarms over safety.

A missile launched from Yemen landed in close proximity to Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday morning, as confirmed by Israeli officials. Unverified videos circulating on social media seem to depict cars along a nearby road stopping abruptly as the missile hit, releasing a significant cloud of smoke over the area, which is located just outside Tel Aviv. Reports indicate that four individuals sustained injuries from the impact, with an additional two hurt while seeking shelter. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz asserted, "Anyone who hits us, we will hit them seven times stronger."

Meanwhile, Houthi military representative Yahya Saree declared in a broadcast that the Israeli airport was now "unsafe for air travel." Following the incident, the airport briefly suspended operations but has since resumed flights. Alarms were triggered across various regions as the missile approached, prompting an investigation by the Israeli Air Force into why interception efforts failed. Footage released by local outlets depicted a substantial crater at the strike site. Although the Houthi rebels, who receive backing from Iran, have been known for striking Israeli targets in support of Hamas in Gaza, their missiles rarely breach Israel's defense systems. Since last November, the Houthis have also engaged in maritime attacks in the Red Sea, prompting U.S. military actions against them, with support from the UK.

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