Missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport: Flights briefly halted
Houthi rebels from Yemen launched a ballistic missile that struck near Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, injuring several people. Flight operations were halted for about 30 minutes.
What you need to know
- Attack on Ben Gurion Airport: On Sunday, a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen struck near Ben Gurion Airport in Israel.
- Effects of the attack: Several people sustained minor injuries, and flight operations were suspended for about 30 minutes before resuming.
- Context of the conflict: The Houthis, backed by Iran, have been regularly attacking Israel with rockets and drones since the conflict erupted in the Gaza Strip.
The missile hit a small wooded area next to a service road at Ben Gurion Airport, according to reports from the "Times of Israel." Several people suffered minor injuries, as confirmed by emergency services, and one person was reportedly injured in the airport's parking lot.
Recording of the incident appeared online.
Flight operations were suspended for about 30 minutes, but regular operations were swiftly restored.
Israeli military attempted to intercept the missile
The Israel Defense Forces reported that they launched interceptor missiles at the Houthi missile. Despite multiple attempts, they were unable to intercept the missile. According to the "Times of Israel," it took a few minutes for the missile to travel from Yemen and enter Israeli airspace.
The Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, have ramped up attacks on Israel since the conflict in the Gaza Strip began. Sunday's strike was the fifth attack in the past two days.
