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LBCI
5 hours ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack targeting Israeli airport
Yemen's Houthis said they targeted Israel's main airport Tuesday for the second time since Israel struck a rebel-held port a day earlier, with the Israeli army reporting it had intercepted the missile. The Houthis targeted Ben Gurion International Airport "using a 'Palestine 2' hypersonic ballistic missile", according to military spokesman Yahya Saree, who had hours earlier claimed a similar attack.
Yemen Online
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Israel says intercepted missile fired from Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched two attacks targeting Israel's main airport, the latest on Tuesday, with the Israeli army intercepting both, a day after striking the rebel-held Yemeni port of Hodeida. Israel has repeatedly struck Houthi-held parts of Yemen after the Iran-backed rebels began targeting the country with missile and drone attacks, claiming solidarity with Palestinians over the Gaza war. The Houthis targeted Ben Gurion International Airport "using a 'Palestine 2' hypersonic ballistic missile", according to military spokesman Yarya Saree, who had hours earlier claimed a similar attack on the airport. On Monday, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said "Yemen's fate will be the same as Tehran's" after hitting Huthi targets in Hodeida port in an attack aimed to prevent any attempt to restore infrastructure previously hit. A Houthi security official, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, told AFP that "the bombing destroyed the port's dock, which had been rebuilt following previous strikes." The Houthis recently resumed deadly attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, targeting ships they accuse of having links to Israel, to put pressure on Israel to end the Gaza war.
Yemen Online
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Israel Temporarily Shuts Airspace After Missile Launch from Yemen
Israel briefly closed its airspace on Tuesday following the interception of a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi movement, marking a significant escalation in cross-border tensions linked to the ongoing Gaza conflict. The missile, reportedly aimed at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, was intercepted by Israeli air defenses before impact, according to military sources. Sirens were activated across central Israel—including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and surrounding areas—prompting millions to seek shelter and forcing the suspension of incoming flights. Several aircraft, including commercial flights from Dubai and Amman, were rerouted or delayed as a precaution. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that the group had launched a 'Zulfiqar ballistic missile' and drones targeting strategic Israeli sites in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The Houthis have intensified their missile and drone campaigns in recent months, targeting Israeli territory and maritime traffic in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that 'Yemen's fate will be the same as Tehran's,' signaling potential retaliatory strikes. The Israeli military has already conducted operations against Houthi-linked infrastructure in Yemen, including recent attacks on the port city of Hodeida. The incident underscores the widening regional scope of the Gaza war, with Iran-backed groups like the Houthis increasingly engaging in direct confrontation with Israel.
India.com
6 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Israel's major airport attacked by..., missiles strike Tel Aviv, not Iran or Syria, attack carried out by...
Israel's major airport attacked by… missiles strike Tel Aviv, not Iran or Syria, attack carried out by... Tel Aviv: After days of peace, Israel's skies are again shadowed with missiles. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday intercepted a ballistic missile that was launched by the Houthi militant group from Yemen. The missile was heading towards Ben Gurion International Airport, which is located near the capital city – Tel Aviv. The interception took place after air raid sirens were heard in many parts of the country. The responsibility for the strike has been claimed by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, stating that they targeted the airport by using the 'Palestine 2' hypersonic ballistic missile. The Houthis recently resumed deadly attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, targeting ships they accuse of having links to Israel, to put pressure on Israel to end the Gaza war. A Houthi security official, requesting anonymity, told new outlet AFP that the bombing destroyed the port's dock. Notably, Israel recently rebuilt the dock which was destroyed in earlier airstrikes. It is to be noted that the attempted airstrike took place a day after the IDF carried out a major airstrike on Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port. These airstrikes are part of Tel Aviv's ongoing retaliation against Houthis as they have been attacking and destroying vessels which are coming to Israel ports. These Houthis are backed by Iran and are continuous firing several missiles into different parts of Israel. (Note: This is a developing story and further details will be added.)
Roya News
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Roya News
Houthis say struck 'Israel's' Ben Gurion Airport with hypersonic ballistic missile
Yemen's Houthis said they targeted 'Israel's' main airport Tuesday for the second time since 'Israel' struck the Hodeidah port a day earlier, with the 'Israeli' army reporting it had intercepted the missile. The Houthis targeted Ben Gurion International Airport "using a 'Palestine 2' hypersonic ballistic missile", according to military spokesman Yahya Saree, who had hours earlier claimed a similar attack.
