Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport: A New Chapter in Middle East Tensions
Netanyahu vows retaliation following Houthi missile attacks close to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport airspace
In a shocking turn of events, a missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen struck near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly responded, vowing retaliation against the Houthi rebels.
"We attacked in the past, we will attack in the future," Netanyahu asserted in a video posted on social media. His Defence Minister, Israel Katz, promised retribution, stating, "Whoever harms us, we will harm them sevenfold."
The attack sent ripples through the region, temporary suspending flights, halting train services, and causing road closures. Surveillance footage revealed a projectile impacting near Terminal 3, leaving a deep crater and debris behind. Eight people were hospitalized with injuries.
The Houthis proudly claimed responsibility, labeling the strike as a "hypersonic ballistic missile" aimed at the airport in solidarity with Palestinians. This marks the first interception failure for Israel's Iron Dome system since the Gaza ceasefire collapsed in March.
As the region braces for potential escalation, Israel’s security cabinet prepares to expand Gaza operations, with reserve call-ups signaling a potential intensification of conflict. The Houthis have repeatedly targeted Israel since October 2023, leveraging their Iran-backed missile capabilities to widen regional conflicts.
Meanwhile, Yemen's worsening humanitarian crisis persists, with over 52,000 reported killed and 90% displaced. The regional balance of power could shift as the conflict in Yemen becomes increasingly intertwined with Israel-Palestine tensions, testing global security frameworks and pushing for further defense tech investments.
This event underscores the growing complexities in the Middle East, with questions looming about the region’s air defense capabilities and the potential for a new wave of proxy conflicts. Stay tuned for updates.
References
- BBC
- Reuters
- The Jerusalem Post
- Haaretz
- Al Jazeera
- The New York Times
- In response to the Houthi missile attack on Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on WhatsApp and various social media platforms that Israel would retaliate against the Houthi rebels.
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts in the Middle East escalated further when a ballistic missile strike, claimed by the Houthis, took place near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in 2023.
- Amidst the politics and general news of the region, Israel's security cabinet is preparing for expanded Gaza operations, signaling a potential increase in war-and-conflicts.
- As the international community contends with the complexities of the Middle East, the Iron Dome system failed to intercept a Houthi missile aimed at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, leading to concerns about the region's air defense capabilities.
