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Israel destroys Yemen's main airport after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv
Israel bombed key targets in Yemen, including Hodeidah Port and Sanaa Airport, after a missile launched by Houthi rebels struck near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday. Watch the video to know more.
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