The Houthi military spokesperson announced the successful targeting of Ben Gurion Airport using a hypersonic missile. Contradictory reports exist regarding the missile’s interception. Sirens activated in multiple Israeli cities led to temporary airport disruptions and injuries while trying to seek shelter. Prime Minister Netanyahu was evacuated during the incident.
On Thursday morning, the Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, declared that the group executed a successful military operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport in the Yafa region using a hypersonic ballistic missile, referred to as Palestine 2. This assertion by the Houthis indicates that their operation met its intended objectives.
In a report by Israeli Channel 12, it was mentioned that a plane arriving from London diverted its course just before landing at Ben Gurion Airport, triggered by sirens sounding in Tel Aviv. Subsequently, airport operations resumed after a temporary halt due to these alerts.
Channel 12 further stated that the missile launched from Yemen was intercepted after it had entered Israeli airspace, contradicting the Israeli military’s claim that the interception occurred prior to entering the airspace. Additionally, the Israeli Home Front confirmed that sirens activated in regions including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and central Israel upon missile detection.
Israeli emergency services confirmed the evacuation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the Knesset to a secure area following the sirens in Jerusalem as he participated in a legislative session concerning the 2025 budget. Early reports indicated that 13 individuals sustained injuries while attempting to reach shelters due to the missile warning.
In summary, the Houthi missile operation aimed at Ben Gurion Airport was declared a success by their spokesperson, with contrary reports from Israeli military sources regarding the interception of the missile. The incident caused minor disruptions at the airport and prompted the evacuation of government officials amid alerts in surrounding regions, resulting in injuries among civilians.
Original Source: www.jordannews.jo
