Houthi Missile Lands Near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, Disrupting Flights

Houthi Missile Strike Near Ben Gurion Airport

• 💥 A missile fired by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis landed near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, causing panic among travelers.
• 🚨 Air raid sirens sounded, and passengers were instructed to take cover in secured areas as the missile created a crater near a Terminal 3 parking lot.
• 🗣️ A Houthi military spokesperson claimed responsibility and warned airlines against using the airport, stating it was "no longer safe."

Airport Operations and Flight Disruptions

• ✈️ Ben Gurion Airport operations resumed within 30 minutes, according to the airport's head.
• ❌ However, European and US carriers have canceled flights for several days, leaving some passengers stranded.
• 🗣️ One traveler reported Air France canceling their flight to Paris, expressing concern about the difficulty of returning to France due to widespread cancellations.

Israeli Response and Houthi Motivation

• ⚖️ Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed retaliation, stating, "Whoever harms us will be harmed sevenfold."
• 🇵🇸 The Houthis stated the strike was an act of solidarity with Palestinians under siege in Gaza, following Israel's resumption of war in March.
• 🚀 The Houthis had previously pledged to hit Israel with more missiles in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.