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Yemeni Ballistic Missile Strikes Near Tel Aviv Airport, Raising Regional Tensions

A missile launched from Yemen hit the perimeter of Ben Gurion Airport, injuring one person and exposing air defense vulnerabilities as investigations continue.

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Overview

  • The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that a ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck inside the perimeter of Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport.
  • Israeli air defense systems failed to intercept the missile, prompting air raid sirens across Tel Aviv and central Israel.
  • One person was reported injured, and the airport remains closed for security reasons as authorities assess the situation.
  • Political leaders in Israel are trading accusations over the attack, with opposition leader Benny Gantz blaming Iran and Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizing Qatar's regional role.
  • This escalation highlights expanding threats from Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen and broader regional security concerns tied to the ongoing Gaza conflict.