A missile launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck near the main terminal of Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday morning, Israeli authorities confirmed to BBC.
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The rare breach of Israeli air defenses triggered immediate alarm, with sirens sounding across multiple regions. Unverified footage posted online showed cars pulling over near the airport, located just outside Tel Aviv, as a projectile landed and created a thick plume of black smoke.
Israeli media, citing emergency services, reported that four people were injured in the blast and two others sustained injuries while rushing to a shelter.
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant responded forcefully to the incident, stating: “Anyone who hits us, we will hit them seven times stronger.”
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree later claimed responsibility, declaring on state television that the Israeli airport was “no longer safe for air travel.”
Ben Gurion Airport, which had briefly suspended operations, has since reopened for flights.
The Israeli Air Force said it is investigating how the missile managed to evade its interception systems. Local media shared footage showing a large crater at the impact site.
Though the Houthis have routinely launched missile attacks toward Israel in recent months, often in solidarity with Hamas amid the conflict in Gaza, direct hits on Israeli territory—especially near such a critical infrastructure—remain extremely rare.
Since November 2023, the Houthis have also been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea, prompting a U.S.-led bombing campaign supported by the UK in an effort to curb their aggression.
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