Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for launching a hypersonic ballistic missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on Today, in what they described as an act of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
According to Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, the missile dubbed Palestine 2 was fired in response to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
The Israeli military confirmed that the missile, launched from Yemen, was intercepted by its air force before reaching its target.
Since the Gaza war began on October 7, 2023, the Iran-backed Houthis have consistently targeted Israel with drones and missiles, most of which have been thwarted.
Their actions have also extended to attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, drawing US-led retaliatory strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen.