Israel threatens reprisals against Iran and Yemen's Houthis for airport attack
Prime Minister Netanyahu: Iran-Backed Rebels Under Fire
Nearly following the call-up of a massive reserve force for an ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza, an Iran-backed Yemeni missile strikes Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport, causing a substantial crater. The attack, allegedly attempted to be intercepted several times, managed to breach Israel's defenses.
In a Telegram video, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel's intentions. "We've taken action against these Iran-backed rebels before and we'll do it again," he stated emphatically. "This isn't a one-time deal; expect multiple strikes."
On a later date, Netanyahu further emphasized, "We'll retaliate against Iran, and we'll do it when and where we choose."
Scenes from the incident depicted police officers standing near a gaping hole, with the airport's control tower visible in the distance. Thankfully, no lasting damage was reported to the airport's infrastructure.
Israel's main international gateway experienced a "missile impact," as reported by the police.
According to recent developments, Israel has seen several missile attacks from Yemen since July 2024 during the Biden administration[1]. Previously, after a Houthi missile attack on Ben-Gurion Airport in May 2025, Netanyahu announced a forthcoming retaliatory operation[1]. With a reassessment of its restraint policy, Israel has resumed direct strikes against Yemen, having refrained during the Trump administration[1]. Netanyahu emphasized the need for sustained military action to combat threats from Iran-aligned groups[1]. More specifics about the response timeline and methods remain undisclosed at present[1].
- Despite previous restraint, Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel's intention to intercept and retaliate against Iran-backed rebels, as evident in the recent missile strike on Ben-Gurion Airport.
- In a Telegram video, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated emphatically that Israel has taken action against these Iran-backed rebels before and will do so again, indicating a continued focus on conflicts amidst politics and general news.
- The missile impact on Israel's main international gateway, Ben-Gurion Airport, led to a substantial crater, further emphasizing the need for maintainable military action to combat threats from Iran-aligned groups.
- Amidst ongoing war-and-conflicts, particularly with Iran-backed rebels in Yemen, and the recent missile attack on Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport, Netanyahu's promises of multiple strikes underscore the escalating tensions in the region.
