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Houthis fire ballistic missile at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Yemen's Ansarallah (Houthis) hit Ben Gurion Airport in the capital of Israel, Tel Aviv, with a hypersonic ballistic missile. The group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced in a statement that the strike successfully achieved its objective, and disrupted air traffic at the site. He also reiterated their ban on air traffic to and from the airport, asserting that future operations will escalate in response to any Israeli aggression against Yemen. The Israeli military earlier revealed that air defense systems intercepted a ballistic missile over central Israel. Sirens were activated across parts of the West Bank and near Jerusalem, while early warning systems issued alerts to residents via mobile devices. No casualties or damage were reported. Since the resumption of Israel's ground operations in Gaza on March 18, the Houthis have launched over 40 ballistic missiles and at least 10 drones toward Israeli territory, Israeli media reported citing military sources.
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2 days ago
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'Hot summer' for Israel: Houthis vow more attacks after Sanaa raid
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Yemen's Houthi movement (Ansarallah) warned of a 'hot summer' for Israel following an airstrike on Sanaa International Airport. Houthi political leader Mahdi al-Mashat, who visited the site after the strike, pledged intensified retaliation and reaffirmed support for Palestinians in Gaza. 'We will not retreat or surrender.' Mashat also warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Yemeni missiles would bypass Israeli air defenses. 'Our missiles will reach their targets. Shelters will not protect you,' he asserted, adding that commercial flights to and from Ben Gurion Airport could also be at risk. The airstrike marked Israel's tenth on Yemen since the outbreak of the Gaza war, with previous raids targeting cement plants, energy infrastructure, and ports. However, Israeli media have reported growing domestic criticism over the raids' limited deterrent effect.
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4 days ago
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Yemen's Houthis target Ben Gurion with Palestine-2 missile
Shafaq News/ Yemen's Houthis (Ansarallah) claimed responsibility on Tuesday for launching a 'double military operation' targeting Israel, including a hypersonic ballistic missile strike on Ben Gurion International Airport. In an official statement, Ansarallah said they fired a 'Palestine-2' hypersonic missile at the airport and a separate 'Zolfiqar' ballistic missile at a strategic Israeli facility east of Yafa. بيان القوات المسلحة اليمنية بشأن تنفيذ عملية عسكرية مزدوجة استهدفت مطار اللد المسمى إسرائيليا مطار بن غوريون بصاروخ باليستي فرط صوتي نوع فلسطين٢، وهدفا حيويا للعدو الصهيوني شرقي منطقة يافا المحتلة وذلك بصاروخ باليستي نوع "ذوالفقار". — العميد يحيى سريع (@army21yemen) May 27, 2025 Earlier in the day, the Israeli military confirmed that it had intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen—the second such interception in less than 24 hours. Both projectiles were downed without triggering air raid sirens, and no casualties or damage were reported. #عاجل اعترض سلاح الجو قبل قليل صاروخًا أطلق من اليمن. لم يتم تفعيل انذارات.كما اعترض سلاح الجو الليلة الماضية صاروخ آخر أطلق من اليمن. — افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) May 27, 2025 The Houthis had previously claimed responsibility for multiple attacks targeting Israeli territory, including two strikes on Ben Gurion earlier this week, which led to temporary flight disruptions, according to Israeli media. Israeli Haaretz criticized the government's approach. 'No country has succeeded in subduing the Yemenis—why should Israel be any different?' the newspaper wrote, warning that targeted assassinations and airstrikes would likely fail to deter a group deeply rooted in ideological belief.
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6 days ago
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Houthis strike Israel's Ben Gurion Airport
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Yemen's Houthis (Ansarallah) announced that they targeted Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, using a hypersonic ballistic missile. In a statement, Yahya Saree, the group's military spokesperson, said the operation has successfully achieved its objective, 'causing millions of usurping Zionists to rush to shelters and bringing the airport to a standstill.' He affirmed the group's continued ban on air traffic to the airport, adding that 'most airlines have complied with the ban in recent days, significantly impacting air traffic at the aforementioned airport.' Saree noted that the attack is in response to what he described as an Israeli 'genocide' against the Palestinian people in Gaza, where Israeli hostilities have resulted in at least 53,901 deaths, mostly women and children. The Israeli military alleged that the missile was intercepted.
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6 days ago
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Retaliation for Gaza: Houthis strike Israel's Ben Gurion Airport
Shafaq News/ Yemen's Houthis (Ansarallah) launched a hypersonic ballistic missile at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, the group announced on Friday. In a statement, Yahya Saree, the group's military spokesperson, said the missile 'successfully' struck the airport near Tel Aviv, triggering mass sheltering across Israel and halting air traffic. #معركة_الفتح_الموعود_والجهاد_المقدس — العميد يحيى سريع (@army21yemen) May 23, 2025 Meanwhile, the Israeli military claimed intercepting a projectile fired from Yemen, which triggered air raid sirens across more than 120 towns and cities, including Tel Aviv and parts of the West Bank. Channel 12 journalist Almog Boker confirmed it was the third projectile launched from Yemen in the past 24 hours. Saree also warned that continued silence over Gaza 'will bring shame and disgrace' to the Islamic world, pledging further strikes unless the Israeli offensive ends and the blockade is lifted. The group maintains that its attacks are a retaliation for Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza, where more than 53,762 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed since October 2023.
