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Houthis Launch Hypersonic Missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, Intercepted by IDF

The missile attack, part of the Houthis’ ongoing campaign in solidarity with Gaza, caused no casualties but heightened regional tensions.

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Yemenis brandish rifles as they demonstrate against Israel in the rebel-held capital Sanaa.

Overview

  • Yemen’s Houthi group launched a hypersonic missile targeting Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel, intercepted by Israeli defense systems.
  • The attack caused no casualties, though several people sustained minor injuries while seeking shelter during the alert.
  • Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea stated the group aims to disrupt air navigation at Ben Gurion Airport until Israel ends its Gaza operations.
  • The missile launch follows a recent U.S.-mediated ceasefire halting Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping but excluding operations against Israel.
  • The escalation underscores the Houthis’ alignment with Gaza, as they intensify attacks in response to Israel’s ongoing offensive in the region.