logo
Houthis claim missile strike on Israeli airport; Israel vows retaliation

Houthis claim missile strike on Israeli airport; Israel vows retaliation

Sanaa, May 10 (UNI) Yemen's Houthi movement said on Friday it had launched a "hypersonic ballistic missile" targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, hours after the Israeli military reported intercepting a missile fired from Yemen.
The strike, which occurred Friday afternoon, also included a coordinated drone attack on a military facility in Tel Aviv, according to a statement broadcast by the Houthis' al-Masirah television channel.
"The enemy's defense systems failed to intercept our missile," Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said, claiming the attack shut down airport operations for over an hour and forced "millions" of Israelis into shelters.
Sarea said the missile strike was part of an intensifying campaign to impose an aerial blockade on Israel in retaliation for what he described as "war crimes" in Gaza. He urged international airlines to suspend flights to Israel and warned that Israeli ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea remained within missile range.
The Israeli military confirmed that its defense systems had been activated and intercepted a projectile over central Israel. Sirens were heard across the Tel Aviv area, sending residents scrambling for shelter. A 55-year-old woman sustained minor injuries while fleeing, emergency services said.
Since Israel resumed its military offensive in Gaza on March 18, the Houthis have launched approximately 28 ballistic missiles and dozens of drones toward Israeli territory, according to Israeli media reports.
Friday's attack came days after Israeli airstrikes targeted Houthi-held infrastructure, severely damaging the Sanaa International Airport and the Red Sea port of Hodeidah.
The escalation also follows an Oman-brokered ceasefire deal reached on Tuesday between the Houthis and the United States, aimed at halting weeks of mutual attacks.
Despite the agreement, Houthi leaders have vowed to continue targeting Israel until it ends its military campaign in Gaza and lifts the blockade on the enclave.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz condemned Friday's attack, accusing Iran of orchestrating it. "The Houthis continue to launch Iranian missiles at Israel. As we promised, we will respond forcefully in Yemen and wherever necessary," he said in a statement.
The Houthi group, which controls most of northern Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, has portrayed the ceasefire deal with the United States as a political achievement.
Nasr al-Din Amir, head of the Houthi media authority, said the agreement had "neutralized" U.S. military pressure. "Israel now stands exposed on the front line, within range of our missiles," he said in an interview with al-Masirah.
No U.S. airstrikes on Houthi positions in northern Yemen have been reported since the deal took effect on Tuesday.
UNI XINHUA GNK
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Hamas Rejects Israel's Plan For Gaza Relocation, Decries 'New Wave Of Genocide'
Hamas Rejects Israel's Plan For Gaza Relocation, Decries 'New Wave Of Genocide'

News18

timean hour ago

  • News18

Hamas Rejects Israel's Plan For Gaza Relocation, Decries 'New Wave Of Genocide'

Last Updated: The Israeli military had earlier said it was preparing to relocate residents from combat zones to the south of the Gaza Strip "to ensure their safety". Hamas on Sunday rejected Israel's plan to relocate residents from Gaza City, saying it constitutes a 'new wave of genocide and displacement" for hundreds of thousands of residents in the area. The Israeli military had earlier said it was preparing to provide tents and other equipment ahead of its plan to relocate residents from combat zones to the south of the enclave 'to ensure their safety", as Israel intends to launch a new offensive to seize control of Gaza City. Hamas said the planned deployment of tents and other shelter equipment by Israel into southern Gaza was a 'blatant deception" to cover up a 'brutal crime that the occupation forces prepare to execute". The Palestinian militant group was referring to Israeli plans to expand military operations into Gaza City and surrounding refugee camps, which have triggered both international condemnation and growing domestic criticism. Israel's Gaza Relocation Plan Earlier, a Reuters report said Israel and South Sudan are reportedly in early talks regarding the possible relocation of Palestinians from war‑ravaged Gaza. According to three anonymous sources, no agreement has been reached yet, but discussions are underway. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said the plan involves moving people from Gaza, which has been devastated by nearly two years of conflict with Israel, to South Sudan, a country long plagued by political and ethnic violence. The idea of relocating Gaza's population has been strongly rejected by Palestinian leaders and many world figures. Palestinians view such a move as another 'Nakba" (catastrophe), similar to the mass displacement during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. The war began when Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages, according to Israeli authorities. About 20 of the remaining 50 hostages in Gaza are believed to be still alive. Israel's subsequent military offensive has killed more than 61,000 Palestinians, and brought millions of people to the brink of hunger. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered on Sunday evening in Tel Aviv to call for an end to the war in Gaza and the release of hostages. Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli fire on Sunday killed over sixty Palestinians, including at least 37 waiting to collect food aid near two sites. (with inputs from agencies) view comments First Published: August 18, 2025, 11:09 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

US keeps an eye on India, Pak every day: Rubio
US keeps an eye on India, Pak every day: Rubio

United News of India

timean hour ago

  • United News of India

US keeps an eye on India, Pak every day: Rubio

Washington, Aug 18 (UNI) The United States monitors the situation between India and Pakistan "every single day," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as per media reports today. He reiterated assertions made by President Donald Trump, who claimed to have played a role in preventing nuclear escalation between the two Asian neighbours. Speaking to NBC News, Rubio said truce deals can fall apart quickly as maintaining them is a challenge. India has maintained that the military conflict with Pakistan ended in May through a ceasefire sought by Islamabad after suffering heavy damage. Pakistan, however, echoed Trump's claim, giving the US leader credit for gaining his attention. "One of the complications of ceasefires is maintaining them, which is very difficult. Every single day, we are keeping an eye on what is happening between Pakistan and India," Rubio said. In the context of the Russia-Ukraine truce deal, he stated, "The only way to achieve a ceasefire is for both sides to agree to cease hostilities. However, the Russians have yet to consent to that." "Ceasefires can fall apart very quickly, especially after a three-and-a-half-year war (in Ukraine) like what we're facing now, but I don't think anyone disagrees that the ideal here, what we're aiming for, is not some permanent ceasefire. What we're aiming for here is a peace deal so there's not a war now and there's not a war in the future," Rubio added. In a subsequent interview with Fox Business, Rubio once more referenced the recent conflict between India and Pakistan, a situation that President Donald Trump has frequently asserted he has resolved. "And I think we are very fortunate and blessed and should be thankful to have a President who has made peace and the achievement of peace a priority of his administration. We've seen it in Cambodia and Thailand. We've seen it in India-Pakistan. We've seen it in Rwanda and the DRC. And we're going to continue to pursue any opportunities we can find to bring about peace in the world," Rubio said. Since May 10, former President Donald Trump has frequently touted his role in defusing tensions between India and Pakistan, claiming that his intervention led to a "full and immediate" ceasefire following a "long night" of negotiations facilitated by Washington. Repeating the assertion nearly 40 times, Trump has emphasised that he offered both nuclear-armed nations the prospect of enhanced trade with the United States as an incentive to halt hostilities. His statements have sparked debate, raising questions about the accuracy of his claims and the actual extent of US involvement in the peace effort. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said in Parliament that no leader of any country asked India to stop Operation Sindoor. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has categorically said there was no third-party intervention in bringing about a ceasefire with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, asserting that the halting of the military action was also not linked to trade, as claimed by Trump. On the day of his summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Trump repeatedly claimed that he had halted the conflict between India and Pakistan and also discussed India's purchases of Russian oil. UNI ARN AAB

Netanyahu rebukes anti-war protesters
Netanyahu rebukes anti-war protesters

Time of India

time2 hours ago

  • Time of India

Netanyahu rebukes anti-war protesters

Israelis protest demanding end to Gaza war (AP file photo) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned protesters who have been calling for an end to the war in Gaza at nationwide demonstrations on Sunday. "Those calling today for an end to the war without the defeat of Hamas not only harden Hamas' position and draw out the release of our hostages, but also ensure that the horrors of October 7 will reoccur," Netanyahu told a Cabinet meeting. October 7 was the day in 2023 when Hamas-led militants carried out the deadly attacks in southern Israel that triggered Israel's ongoing Gaza offensive. Protesters in Israel call for end to Gaza war and hostage deal Demonstrators took to the streets across Israel on Sunday, with Tel Aviv a focus for protests calling for an end to the war in Gaza and a deal to release hostages still held by militants in the Palestinian enclave. Protesters in Tel Aviv blocked several roads in the city, including the highway connecting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, while a huge Israeli flag covered with portraits of the remaining captives was unfurled in so-called Hostage Square. Protest organizers and the main campaign group representing the families of hostages also called a general strike that caused many businesses to close. Protesters say they fear further fighting could endanger the hostages still thought to be in Gaza. Police employed water cannon and made more than two dozen arrests for "disruption of order" during the protests. The demonstrations were condemned by some members of the Israeli goverment, with far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich saying public pressure to obtain a deal "buries the hostages in tunnels and seeks to push the State of Israel to surrender to its enemies and jeopardize its security and future." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Multi-Asset Trades, Multi-Level Rewards Vantage Markets IN Register Undo The protests come after Israel's security cabinet approved plans to seize Gaza City as the Israeli military continues its more than 22-month offensive against the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The offensive was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, in which 251 people were taken hostage in addition to the some 1,200 killed. Forty-nine of the hostages remain in Gaza, 27 of whom are dead, according to the Israeli military.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store