Israel Blames Iran for Houthi Airport Missile Attack; Gaza Operation Expansion Approved

Houthi Missile Attack on Ben Gurion Airport

• 🎯 A Houthi missile struck near Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, originating from nearly 1,400 miles away.
• ✈️ The attack caused airport operations to halt for over an hour, stranding passengers as multiple airlines canceled flights.
• ⚠️ The Houthis declared a complete aerial blockade of the airport, warning international airlines to cease flights due to safety concerns.

Netanyahu's Response and Blame

• 🇮🇱 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Iran for the Houthi attack, stating Tehran is the source of their weapons.
• 🗣️ Netanyahu warned both the Houthis and Iran that they bear responsibility and Israel would take "very strong action" against them.
• 🔗 Netanyahu reposted a message from President Trump, agreeing that Houthi attacks emanate from Iran and that Israel would respond to their "Iranian terror masters."

Gaza Operation Expansion

• 🛡️ Israel's Security Cabinet unanimously approved a plan to expand the Gaza ground operation, aiming for the conquering of Gaza and holding its territories.
• ⚖️ The government faces the challenge of balancing the need to bring back hostages with the objective of destroying Hamas.
• 📈 The IDF Chief of Staff announced the call-up of tens of thousands of reserves to defeat Hamas and secure the hostages' return.

Iran's Missile Capabilities

• 🚀 Iran unveiled a new missile capable of bypassing the US THAAD anti-ballistic defense system.
• 💥 Iran stated that American bases are their targets and threatened a powerful response to any attacks, without limitations.