Houthi Group Claims Success in Targeting Israeli Airport with Missile
The Houthi military spokesperson announced a successful missile operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport using a hypersonic missile. Reports indicate a plane from London had to change its course due to sirens in Tel Aviv. The Israeli military claims the missile was intercepted before reaching their airspace, and there are reports of injuries among civilians.
On Thursday, Yahya Saree, the military spokesperson for the Houthi group, announced that their missile forces had successfully executed a military operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport in the Yafa region using a hypersonic ballistic missile, identified as Palestine 2. The operation is claimed to have met its objective.
Reports from Israeli Channel 12 indicated that a plane arriving from London altered its landing approach at Ben Gurion Airport following sirens activated in Tel Aviv. The airport briefly halted operations but resumed after the threat level decreased.
Despite claims from the Houthi group regarding the missile’s success, the Israeli military reported that the missile was intercepted before entering their airspace. The Israeli Home Front confirmed the activation of sirens across various regions in Israel upon missile detection.
In the wake of these alerts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was evacuated from a Knesset session to a secure area. Additionally, Israeli emergency services reported that 13 individuals sustained injuries while rushing to shelters as the sirens prompted a swift response.
The recent missile operation by the Houthi group underscores escalating tensions in the region, with conflicting reports regarding interception and the impact on civilian flights. While the operation was declared successful by the Houthis, the Israeli military’s response and the evacuation of high-ranking officials highlight the seriousness of the threat posed. The overarching situation reflects the ongoing conflict and security challenges faced by both sides.
Original Source: www.jordannews.jo
