A Houthi missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport in Israel has escalated tensions, causing injuries and prompting strong statements from Israeli officials.
Houthi Missile Strikes Near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport: A New Threat Erupts
Houthi Missile Strikes Near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport: A New Threat Erupts
Missile lands close to Israel's main airport, injuring several and raising tensions in the region.
On Sunday morning, a missile launched from Yemen landed perilously close to Israel's Ben Gurion airport, igniting immediate concerns over security. Israeli authorities reported that the projectile impacted near the main terminal, with unverified videos circulating online depicting nearby vehicles pulling over as a plume of black smoke rose from the site.
Initial reports indicate that four individuals sustained injuries from the explosion while two others were hurt en route to a shelter as sirens sounded across multiple regions of the country. In response to the attack, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared, "Anyone who hits us, we will hit them seven times stronger," emphasizing the country’s determination to retaliate.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed that the airport was "no longer safe for air travel," reflecting a significant escalation in the group's attacks against Israel, a trend that has been particularly evident since their alignment with Hamas in Gaza.
Despite the incident, Ben Gurion Airport has resumed operations following a brief halt in flights. The Israeli Air Force announced they are investigating the failure to intercept the missile, as footage from local media revealed a sizable crater at the impact site.
The Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran, have a track record of launching missiles at Israel, although successful penetrations of Israel's air defense systems are rare. This latest development comes amid intensified military actions against Houthi forces in the Red Sea, with the United States leading airstrikes against the group, supported by the UK.
As the situation unfolds, it raises questions about regional security and the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Yemen, and their respective allies.
Initial reports indicate that four individuals sustained injuries from the explosion while two others were hurt en route to a shelter as sirens sounded across multiple regions of the country. In response to the attack, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared, "Anyone who hits us, we will hit them seven times stronger," emphasizing the country’s determination to retaliate.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed that the airport was "no longer safe for air travel," reflecting a significant escalation in the group's attacks against Israel, a trend that has been particularly evident since their alignment with Hamas in Gaza.
Despite the incident, Ben Gurion Airport has resumed operations following a brief halt in flights. The Israeli Air Force announced they are investigating the failure to intercept the missile, as footage from local media revealed a sizable crater at the impact site.
The Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran, have a track record of launching missiles at Israel, although successful penetrations of Israel's air defense systems are rare. This latest development comes amid intensified military actions against Houthi forces in the Red Sea, with the United States leading airstrikes against the group, supported by the UK.
As the situation unfolds, it raises questions about regional security and the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Yemen, and their respective allies.
