A missile fired from Yemen prompted Israel to temporarily close its main Airport

A missile fired from Yemen prompted Israel to temporarily close its main international airport on Sunday after a failed interception, revealing the nation's vulnerabilities and the Houthi rebels' capability to attack distant objectives despite ongoing US military efforts.

Ben Gurion Airport, located near Tel Aviv, halted flights for approximately 30 minutes on Sunday morning after a missile landed nearby, following multiple interception attempts by the Israeli military.

"The results of the interception are under review," stated the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). An IDF spokesperson confirmed that its long-range Arrow missile defense system was deployed against the incoming threat. Additionally, the US has stationed an advanced THAAD anti-missile system in Israel. The Iran-aligned Houthi group in Yemen took responsibility for the attack, citing it as a response to "Israel's genocidal actions" against the population of Gaza.

The group later warned of potential future strikes and announced plans to "impose a comprehensive air blockade" on Israel, specifically targeting airports like Ben Gurion. They urged international airlines to adjust their schedules and cancel flights to Israeli airports. This incident marks the first successful targeting of Israel's international airport by the Houthi rebels. Reporting by War today