VIDEO: At least 8 injured as Houthi missile strikes Ben Gurion Airport, evading defenses
A footage shows a projectile impacting directly at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv - Social media/still image
CAIRO – 4 May 2025: Israeli ambulance reports that they have treated eight people from injuries as a ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, successfully breaching Israeli air defenses.
Ben Gurion Airport suspended takeoffs and landings after the missile hit near the main terminal of the international airport.
The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) said in a statement that an investigation is underway to assess the impact of the attack on the airport area.
Footage of the attack shows the missile impacting directly at the airport.
Absolutely INSANE footage of the impact from a Houthi missile on Israel's Ben Gurion airport.
What would happen if this was JFK or Heathrow - do you think the Houthis would exist tomorrow? How about their Iranian backers? pic.twitter.com/Qbv5BeGxWG — Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) May 4, 2025
'After sirens were triggered in areas across Israel, several attempts were made to intercept the missile,' the Israeli army stated. 'The impact occurred in the area of Ben Gurion Airport. The incident is under review.'
Israeli media reports that the air defenses failed to intercept the missile despite the deployment of the Israeli-American "Arrow" system, aka the "Hetz" system, and the American "Thaad" system.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz responded to the attack, pledging to 'strike back sevenfold against whoever attacks us.'
The Houthis of Yemen, who have launched hundreds of missiles on Israel in solidarity with the people of Palestine since the start of Gaza war in 2023, said they will issue an 'important statement' by 11:40 AM.
Israeli authorities canceled a security and political cabinet meeting on expanding the military operations in Gaza following the bombing of the airport.
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