Yemeni Missile Strike Hits Tel Aviv Airport, Israel
Sirens Sound in Israel, Airlift Disrupted After Houthis' Missile Attack
Here we go again, folks! On Sunday, May 4th, 2025, sirens echoed across several Israeli regions as air defenses sprang into action. A missile, originating from Yemen, landed within the vicinity of Ben-Gourion International Airport in Tel Aviv. This incident resulted in a temporary disruption in air traffic and six injuries.
Who's responsible for this mess? You guessed it – the Houthi rebels, who've been taking potshots at Israel in solidarity with Palestinians since the Gaza war broke out in 2023. In response, Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to counterattack, saying Israel would retaliate " seven times harder".
Here's the inside scoop:
- The Houthi group boasted improved missile capabilities, managing to bypass Israeli defenses and disrupting Ben-Gurion Airport.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir advocated for expanded military action in Gaza, including limiting food and electricity supplies.
- The Gaza blockade, enforced by Israel since March 2025, has exacerbated humanitarian conditions, with widespread hunger and a collapsed medical infrastructure.
- The Houthis' ability to strike central Israel showcases their growing reach, despite ongoing U.S. airstrikes (since March 2025) with multiple aircraft carriers.
- Palestinian health officials have reported over 52,000 deaths in Gaza since 2023, while recent Israeli airstrikes on May 4 claimed seven lives, including children.
Israel is reportedly preparing for further actions in Gaza, while the Houthis continue to rely on Iranian support to stir up regional instability. This incident serves as a stark reminder of Israel's vulnerabilities when facing asymmetric threats.
So buckle up, folks – it looks like we're in for a bumpy ride!
Note: If the query intended to reference May 2020, I apologize, but there's no relevant information available in the provided sources, as the Houthi-Israel tensions escalated significantly after the 2023 Gaza war.
- The missile attack on May 4th, 2025, in Israel was carried out by the Houthi rebels, who have been launching strikes in solidarity with Palestinians since the Gaza war in 2023.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of a strong counterattack against the Houthis, stating that Israel would retaliate "seven times harder."
- The Houthi missile successfully disrupted Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and led to six injuries.
- The Houthis have been reported to have improved missile capabilities, managing to bypass Israeli defenses, a worrying sign for politics, war-and-conflicts, and general news.
