Yemeni Houthi rebels said they attacked Israel's Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv with a ballistic missile, reports „Reuters“, reports News.bg.
The Israeli army announced that the missile was successfully intercepted after air raid sirens sounded in several parts of the country.
Most of the dozens of missiles and drones launched by the Houthis in recent days have been intercepted or have not reached their targets. Israel has responded with a series of retaliatory strikes.
The Iran-linked movement has been attacking Israel and shipping in the region. Since November 2023. The Houthis have been carrying out attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea in support of the Palestinians during the Gaza conflict for years. As a result, maritime traffic in the region, which is crucial for global oil and commodity trade, has been severely restricted.
In May, the Houthis announced they would impose a “comprehensive” air blockade on Israel, continuing to target strategic airfields.