Missile Launch from Yemen Targets Proximity to Tel Aviv Airport, Flights Disrupted
On Sunday morning, a ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck an area disturbingly close to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. The incident resulted in three injuries, though authorities confirmed that none were serious. The Israeli army reported that its defense systems failed to intercept the missile. In response to the attack, all flights were suspended for approximately one hour but resumed regularly around 9:30 AM.
Local Israeli newspapers indicated that the missile was fired by the Houthis, a Shiite militia backed by Iran, which has maintained control over a significant portion of Yemen for years and has demonstrated hostility towards Israel. This escalation raises concerns about the ongoing security threats in the region and the implications for both civil aviation and geopolitical stability.
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