Houthi missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport disrupts flights
Houthi rebels from Yemen launched a ballistic missile that struck near Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, injuring several people. Flight operations were halted for half an hour.
What do 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 were slightly injured, and flight operations were suspended for approximately half an hour before being resumed.
- Context of the conflict: The Houthis, backed by Iran, have been consistently attacking Israel with rockets and drones since the outbreak of the war in the Gaza Strip.
The rocket impacted a small wooded area adjacent to one of the service roads at Ben Gurion Airport, as reported by the "Times of Israel." Emergency services confirmed that several people suffered minor injuries. One person was reportedly hurt in the airport's car park.
Recordings of the incident have surfaced online.
Flight operations were interrupted for about half an hour, but regular operations were swiftly restored.
Israeli military attempted to intercept the missile
The Israel Defense Forces have claimed that they launched interceptor missiles at the Houthi missile. Despite their attempts, they were not able to intercept the rebels' 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 intensified attacks on Israel since the outbreak of the war in the Gaza Strip. Sunday's raid was the fifth attack in the past two days.
