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Roya News
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Idea of creating Palestinian state 'disconnected from reality', says Gantz
National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz on Tuesday dismissed the idea of establishing a Palestinian state, calling it 'disconnected from reality' during remarks at the Makor Rishon Settlement Conference held in the West Bank settlement of Ofra, The Jerusalem Post reported. Gantz, a former 'Israeli' defense minister and former Israeli Occupation Forces chief of staff, reiterated his firm opposition to territorial concessions, emphasizing that 'Israel' 'cannot allow a direct and significant threat to its citizens on any border.' 'Anyone talking about a Palestinian state or withdrawals is simply disconnected from the security reality,' he said, insisting that 'Israel' must retain full security control and operational freedom in Gaza, the West Bank, southern Lebanon, and along the Syrian border. Reflecting on the 2005 Gaza Disengagement Plan, Gantz said one of 'Israel's' major mistakes was withdrawing from the northern Gaza communities of Dugit, Nisanit, and Elei Sinai. Maintaining a presence there, he argued, would have helped 'control the territory' and send a clear message that the pre-1967 lines 'are not relevant.' He warned against any efforts to rebuild settlements in Gaza, saying such a move would be a 'security mistake' that could deepen internal divisions at a time when national unity is crucial. Turning to regional threats, Gantz urged military preparedness against Iran's nuclear program. 'We must be prepared to act,' he said, emphasizing the importance of coordinated diplomatic, military, and economic pressure to prevent Iran from reaching the nuclear threshold. Gantz also criticized the previous 'change government,' in which he served, calling it politically ineffective. He specifically pointed to its failure to pass legislation requiring military or national service for ultra-Orthodox and Arab citizens.
Edmonton Journal
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Six wounded as Houthi ballistic missile lands near Israel's Ben-Gurion airport
Article content Despite air traffic gradually resuming, police confirmed that entrances to the airport remain blocked as emergency teams continue operating at the scene. Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed a forceful response. 'Whoever harms us, we'll harm them sevenfold,' he said. National Unity Party chairman Benny Gantz responded sharply, blaming Tehran rather than Yemen for the attack: '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,' Gantz wrote on X. In Yemen, senior Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti told Qatar's Al-Araby Television Network that the group had proven its ability to hit 'sensitive and strategic' sites in Israel. He declared that the Iran-backed rebel force has 'no red lines' in its war against the Jewish state. Nasser al-Din Omar, head of Houthi media operations, warned international airlines to avoid Israeli airspace, saying doing so posed a danger to aircraft safety. Sunday's attack is the latest escalation by Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen, who in recent months have repeatedly launched long-range ballistic missiles and drones at Israel, targeting strategic sites including ports, military bases, and now, the country's main international airport.
Saudi Gazette
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Flights suspended at Ben Gurion Airport after missile from Yemen strikes near terminal
TEL AVIV — Israeli authorities suspended all flight operations at Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday after a missile launched from Yemen struck near Terminal 3, injuring several people and exposing failures in Israel's missile defense systems. Emergency service Magen David Adom confirmed that multiple individuals sustained minor injuries in the incident, which followed air raid sirens across central Israel. The Israeli army reported unsuccessful interception attempts by both the domestically developed Arrow system and the US-supplied THAAD system. The missile impact triggered an immediate halt to all flight operations at Israel's main international airport, with planes forced to circle in holding patterns and unable to land, according to Yedioth Ahronoth. "This is the first missile we failed to intercept since combat resumed in Gaza," a security source told Channel 12, as the military launched an internal probe into the failure. Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attack, calling it a 'warning' to international airlines operating in missile strike marks the third such attack in two days, following Houthi claims of targeting Ramat David Airbase and the Tel Aviv opposition leader Benny Gantz accused Iran of orchestrating the attack, saying, 'Iran is launching ballistic missiles at the State of Israel and must be held accountable.'Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed retaliation, stating, 'Whoever harms us, we will harm them many times over.'The Houthis began launching missile and drone attacks on Israeli-linked targets in November 2023, citing solidarity with Palestinians in group temporarily paused its operations during a brief ceasefire in January but resumed attacks after Israel's renewed military campaign in ongoing conflict in Gaza has now entered its 19th month, with over 52,500 Palestinians killed since October 2023, according to local health authorities. — Agencies
Indian Express
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Watch: Moment Houthi missile hits near Israel's Ben Gurion airport
A Houthi ballistic missile struck near an access road within Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, injuring six people and prompting a temporary closure of the airport. The missile, fired from Yemen, landed near a road within the airport's perimeter after Israeli defense systems failed to intercept it. It was one of the most serious breaches of Israel's air defenses in recent months, the IDF confirmed. Israeli emergency services reported treating six people for injuries. Among them was a man in his 50s with trauma to his legs, two women (ages 54 and 38) hurt by the shockwave, a 64-year-old man wounded by debris, and two women (ages 22 and 34) injured while running for shelter. Two others were treated for acute anxiety. Flights at Ben Gurion, Israel's main international airport, were grounded for about an hour before resuming. Over 400 flights had been scheduled for the day. Surveillance footage shared online shows the moment of the missile's impact—thick smoke, sirens, and chaos as people ran for cover. Surveillance camera footage shows the moment of the Houthi missile impact at Ben Gurion Airport. The missile struck a grove adjacent to an access road, within the airport's perimeter. — Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) May 4, 2025 Israel's military confirmed the strike and said it was reviewing how the missile slipped through its advanced defense systems. The Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, claimed responsibility in a video and warned international airlines to avoid Ben Gurion Airport 'for their own safety.' Footage shows the moment of the Houthis ballistic missile impact in the area of Ben Gurion Airport this morning. — Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) May 4, 2025 Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for launching a hypersonic ballistic missile, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza as their motivation. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Israel Katz responded with a warning: 'Whoever harms us will be harmed by us sevenfold.' The Houthis, supported by Iran, have launched several missile and drone attacks toward Israel over the past year in support of Hamas. This particular strike follows three other attempted attacks within 48 hours, which were intercepted, reported by the New York Times. Opposition leader Benny Gantz took to X, saying, 'It's Iran that's firing ballistic missiles at Israel, and it must bear responsibility. The Israeli government needs to wake up and expect a severe reaction from Tehran if it continues to be targeted.' זו לא תימן – זאת איראן. איראן היא שיורה טילים בליסטיים על מדינת ישראל, והיא חייבת לשאת באחריות. על ממשלת ישראל להתעורר ולא לחזור לימי הטפטופים. הירי על מדינת ישראל חייב להביא לתגובה קשה בטהראן. — בני גנץ – Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) May 4, 2025 This attack marks a significant escalation in the region's conflict, showing the growing reach and capability of the Houthi rebels.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Missile launched from Yemen hits Israel's Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv
A ballistic missile launched from Yemen has hit the perimeter of Israel's Ben Gurion airport, damaging road structures and a vehicle and causing air traffic to stop, according to mphotos and footage verified by Al Jazeera. The Israeli military confirmed on Sunday morning that its defence system failed to shoot down the projectile despite several attempts to intercept it, adding that an investigation was under way. Flight were suspended at Israel's busiest airport, all entrances to the airport were briefly closed, and train movements leading to the airport were suspended. Some flights had to be redirected. Sirens blared across central Israel, and millions moved to shelters, according to Israeli media. Three people were lightly injured, according to paramedics. Videos of the site of the impact circulating online showed that the missile hit a connecting road inside the perimeter of the airport, with some debris scattered on adjacent roads. The Houthis did not immediately comment on the attack, but they have continued to launch ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli cities in stated opposition to the war on Gaza and the Israeli blockade on all humanitarian aid entering the besieged enclave. More than 50 Palestinians have been starved to death due to the ongoing Israeli blockade since March 2. The attacks by the Yemeni group are continuing despite daily bombardment of areas across Yemen by the United States and the United Kingdom military. Houthi-run media reported many more US air raids on Yemen in the early hours of Sunday. US warplanes launched 10 raids on the al-Hazm district of the al-Jawf governorate, and three attacks on the Marib governorate, Al Masirah TV reported. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties, as with some of the other US strikes this week, including one on a migrant detention centre that left dozens dead. Benny Gantz, leader of the Israel Resilience party, said the blame for the missile attacks should be put on Iran. 'It is Iran that is firing ballistic missiles at the state of Israel, and it must bear responsibility,' he said in a post on X. 'The shooting at the state of Israel is bound to lead to a severe reaction in Tehran.' Yair Golan, a leading opposition figure, said millions of Israelis are in shelters again, Israeli captives held in Gaza are dying, the cost of living is crushing families, and reservists are 'collapsing under the burden' of the war. 'This is big for Netanyahu, this is big for the government,' he said about the prime minister. 'We must return the kidnapped people home and end the war.'
