The Houthi group successfully targeted Ben Gurion Airport with a hypersonic missile. This operation prompted plane diversions and a temporary disruption at the airport. While the Israeli military reported the missile was intercepted before entering their airspace, reports indicate it was intercepted after entry. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was evacuated for safety following the activation of sirens, which resulted in injuries as civilians sought shelter.
On Thursday, Yahya Saree, the military spokesperson for the Houthi group, announced that their missile forces successfully executed an operation targeting Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Yafa area. The operation utilized the hypersonic ballistic missile, Palestine 2, and achieved its designated objective.
Following the missile launch, Israeli Channel 12 revealed that a plane arriving from London altered its landing trajectory moments before touchdown due to sirens activated in Tel Aviv. Although airport operations were briefly interrupted, they resumed shortly thereafter.
The report also indicated that while the missile launched from Yemen entered Israeli airspace, it was intercepted, contradicting claims from the Israeli military which stated that the interception occurred prior to airspace entry. The Israeli Home Front had signaled warnings, prompting sirens to sound in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and central Israel following the missile detection.
In response to the situation, Israeli emergency services confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was evacuated from the Knesset to a secure location amid ongoing missile threats. Furthermore, reports indicated that 13 individuals suffered injuries while attempting to reach shelters due to the activation of the sirens.
The recent operations by the Houthi group highlight ongoing tensions in the region, particularly regarding missile threats directed at Israel. The contrasting accounts regarding the interception of the missile illustrate the complexities of military communications. The incident prompted a swift response from Israeli emergency services, evidencing the precarious security situation.
Original Source: www.jordannews.jo
