Israel\u2019s air defence system failed to intercept the missile, causing significant disruption at Ben Gurion Airport.
\n San\u2019a
\nA ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck near Israel\u2019s Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday morning, causing significant disruption and injuring eight individuals.
\nThe missile, fired by Yemen\u2019s Houthi rebels, landed within the airport\u2019s perimeter, damaging a road and a vehicle, and prompting the temporary suspension of air traffic. Despite several attempts, Israel\u2019s air defence system failed to intercept the missile.
\nThe Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Sana\u2019a airport earlier in the week. In a televised statement, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned airlines that Ben Gurion Airport was \u201cno longer safe for air travel.
\nThe attack led to the activation of air raid sirens across central Israel, prompting residents to seek shelter. Several flights were cancelled or rerouted, and train services to the airport were temporarily halted.
\nIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed severe retaliation, stating, \u201cWhoever harms us, we will strike them sevenfold.\u201d The Israeli government convened an emergency meeting to discuss potential responses, including military action against Houthi targets in Yemen.
\nThe missile strike occurred hours before Israeli Cabinet ministers were scheduled to vote on plans to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip.
\nThe ongoing onslaught in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with over 52,000 Palestinians reported killed.
\nThe United States has also been involved in military actions against the Houthis, conducting airstrikes in Yemen in an effort to curb the group\u2019s capabilities. Despite these efforts, the Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks in support of Palestinians in Gaza.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Israel\u2019s air defence system failed to intercept the missile, causing significant disruption at Ben Gurion Airport. San\u2019a A ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck near Israel\u2019s Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday morning, causing significant disruption and injuring eight individuals. The missile, fired by Yemen\u2019s Houthi rebels, landed within the airport\u2019s perimeter, damaging a road […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":476434,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-476425","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-world"},"yoast_head":"\n