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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Iran's infamous Evin prison, known for holding western detainees, hit by Israeli strikes
Jun 23, 2025 03:39 PM IST Iran on Monday witnessed a series of fresh and more intense Israeli airstrikes near the capital, Tehran, around midday, with one of the strikes reportedly hit the gate of Evin prison, the infamous facility known for holding dual nationals and Western detainees often used as leverage in negotiations with the West, according to Iranian state TV. Israel's defense ministry confirmed that these were Israeli strikes targeting Iranian government targets in Tehran, including Evin Prison. (X/@AvivaKlompas) Black-and-white surveillance footage of the impact of the strike at Evin prison surfaced on social media. Follow Iran-Israel conflict live updates Israel's defense ministry confirmed that these were Israeli strikes targeting Iranian government targets in Tehran, including Evin prison. Evin prison houses political prisoners and individuals with Western ties in units run by the Revolutionary Guard — a powerful force that reports directly to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The facility is under US and EU sanctions. Get the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, UK, Bangladesh, and Russia get all the latest headlines in one place with including Vance Luther Boelteron Hindustan Times.
Egypt Today
04-05-2025
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- Egypt Today
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? — 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.
Egypt Today
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
VIDEO: At least 7 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 media reports that at least seven people were injured as a ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck Ben Gurion Airport, successfully breaching Israeli air defenses. Ben Gurion Airport suspended takeoffs and landings after the missile hit near the main terminal of the international airport, located near Tel Aviv. 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? — 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 "Arrow" and "Thaad" systems. 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.
NDTV
04-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Video: Houthi Ballistic Missile Strikes Near Israel's Biggest Airport
Tel Aviv: The ballistic missile fired by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen hit near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport after "several attempts" to intercept it failed, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Sunday. Israel has, meanwhile, pledged to hit back 'seven times stronger' after Yemen missile fire. The missile struck a grove adjacent to an access road, inside the country's main airport's perimeter, according to a report by the Times of Israel. The military said it made several attempts to intercept the missile fired from Yemen, but "an impact was identified in the area of Ben Gurion Airport." The Israeli Air Force's aerial defence array is probing the failure. "An investigation is underway regarding the impact at the Ben Gurion Airport area," the Israel Airport Authority says in a statement. At least one person was reportedly hurt after the missile fell on one of the airport's parking lots. Surveillance camera footage emerged on social media showing the moment the Houthi missile struck near 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? — Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) May 4, 2025 There was no report of any major damage in the attack, but the airspace was closed for around an hour. However, the airport reopened its airspace and resumed takeoffs and landings shortly after. Meanwhile, National Unity chairman and former Israeli Minister Benny Gantz, who quit the government last year in June in protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policy on the war in Gaza, called on the government to hold Iran accountable for the strike. "This is not Yemen, this is Iran. It is Iran that is firing ballistic missiles at the State of Israel, and it must bear responsibility," wrote the former defence minister on X. "The Israeli government must wake up," he insisted, arguing that fire on Israel "must lead to a severe response in Tehran."
