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Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile Near Civilian Plane, Strikes Hodeida Port

Officials said the interception averted a mass casualty event as debris fell near Ben Gurion Airport

WATCH: Civilian Plane's Dramatic Close Shave As Houthi Missile Targeted At Israel Explodes Mid-air
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Overview

  • A Houthi missile claimed to be aimed at Ben Gurion Airport narrowly missed a departing passenger plane after breaking apart mid-air.
  • Israel’s air defenses launched at least seven interceptors to neutralize the incoming ballistic missile and its falling debris.
  • Sirens sounded across central Israel, the Jerusalem area and southern settlements before 8 pm but no injuries were reported.
  • The group resumed attacks on Israel after Gaza operations restarted in mid-March and has since fired 48 ballistic missiles and 11 drones.
  • In its first maritime operation against Yemen, the Israeli Navy used Sa’ar 6-class corvettes to damage infrastructure at Hodeida port.