Yemen's Houthi Rebels Attack Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, Israel Strikes Back with Airstrikes in Yemen
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Airstrike conducted on Yemen's airport by Israeli forces. - Airstrikes Launched by Israel Following Airport Attack in Yemen
In the wake of a rocket attack that caused damage near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, Israel retaliated, launching airstrikes on Yemeni Houthi positions. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed to have struck over 20 targets using around 30 fighter jets, following a Houthi missile strike on Sunday. The attack on a cement factory in Bajil, Yemen reportedly led to the deaths of two people and injuries of 42 others.
The Houthi militia had threatened to disrupt Israeli air traffic, and this response came after Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to "retaliate sevenfold." These strikes targeted significant income sources for the Houthis, including the Hudaida port and a cement factory used for military infrastructure construction.
Reports suggest that the large-scale evening attack was coordinated with the US, as both parties targeted the port in Hudaida and the cement factory in Bajil. Eyewitnesses described heavy explosions, smoke, and fires in Bajil following the attack, with ambulances rushing towards the factory.
The ongoing civil war in Yemen, which has lasted for a decade and divided the country, has now drawn Israel into the conflict. The US military has been attacking Houthi militia targets in Yemen for months, aiming to protect international maritime traffic in the Red Sea. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have vowed to continue attacks if the conflict in Gaza persists.
What Happened at Ben Gurion Airport?
On May 4, 2025, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a missile that struck near Israel's main international airport, Ben Gurion Airport. Six people were injured, and concerns about potential further attacks arose. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu responded that Israel would respond at its own time and place, with the response not being limited to a single action.
Israel's military action in Yemen is part of its response to ongoing threats from the Houthis, who seek to disrupt Israeli territory with their attacks, allegedly supported by Iran. The escalation of this conflict highlights the complex and unstable nature of regional and international involvement in the struggle.
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The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the escalating conflict in Yemen. In Aviv, a city in Israel, a missile attack anywhere near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport caused damage and injuries, prompting retaliatory airstrikes on Yemeni Houthi positions. These strikes targeted significant income sources for the Houthis, including the Hudaida port and a cement factory used for military infrastructure construction in Bajil, Yemen. The ongoing war-and-conflicts and politics in Yemen have drawn Israel into the conflict, with the US military previously attacking Houthi militia targets in Yemen.
