Six people were injured after a Houthi ballistic missile struck an area inside Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on Saturday, prompting a temporary closure of the country’s main air gateway. The missile, fired from Yemen, landed near an access road within the airport perimeter after Israeli air defences failed to intercept it, the IDF confirmed.
Emergency services said a man in his 50s was taken to hospital in good-to-moderate condition with trauma to his limbs, while two women, aged 54 and 38, were injured by the blast shockwave. A 64-year-old man was lightly wounded by flying debris, and two other women, aged 22 and 34, were hurt while running for cover. Two additional individuals were treated for acute anxiety.
Surveillance footage captured the impact, and the airport shut down all take-offs and landings for about an hour before reopening. Defence minister Israel Katz issued a warning, saying, “Whoever harms us, we will strike them sevenfold,” though Israel has not yet retaliated directly in Yemen.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for launching the hypersonic ballistic missile, in what they describe as an act of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
The Houthis, backed by Iran, have launched repeated missile and drone attacks against Israel and Red Sea shipping since the Gaza war began in October 2023. The US has responded with over 1,000 airstrikes on Houthi positions since March.
Meanwhile, Israel’s security cabinet is set to vote on expanding the war in Gaza. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for intensified military action, including targeting essential supplies.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with food shortages and widespread displacement affecting over 90% of the population. An eight-week ceasefire collapsed in March, and since then, Israeli airstrikes have killed hundreds of Palestinians, including entire families.
The war began with Hamas's October 7 assault on southern Israel, which killed 1,200 people and led to 250 hostages being taken. Israeli forces say 59 hostages remain, though many are believed to be dead. Over 52,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict to date.
Surveillance camera footage shows the moment of the Houthi missile impact at Ben Gurion Airport.
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) May 4, 2025
The missile struck a grove adjacent to an access road, within the airport's perimeter. pic.twitter.com/AUyQwKrEOy
Footage shows the moment of the Houthis ballistic missile impact in the area of Ben Gurion Airport this morning. pic.twitter.com/fMbijXsv8p
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) May 4, 2025
Emergency services said a man in his 50s was taken to hospital in good-to-moderate condition with trauma to his limbs, while two women, aged 54 and 38, were injured by the blast shockwave. A 64-year-old man was lightly wounded by flying debris, and two other women, aged 22 and 34, were hurt while running for cover. Two additional individuals were treated for acute anxiety.
Surveillance footage captured the impact, and the airport shut down all take-offs and landings for about an hour before reopening. Defence minister Israel Katz issued a warning, saying, “Whoever harms us, we will strike them sevenfold,” though Israel has not yet retaliated directly in Yemen.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for launching the hypersonic ballistic missile, in what they describe as an act of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
The Houthis, backed by Iran, have launched repeated missile and drone attacks against Israel and Red Sea shipping since the Gaza war began in October 2023. The US has responded with over 1,000 airstrikes on Houthi positions since March.
Meanwhile, Israel’s security cabinet is set to vote on expanding the war in Gaza. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for intensified military action, including targeting essential supplies.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with food shortages and widespread displacement affecting over 90% of the population. An eight-week ceasefire collapsed in March, and since then, Israeli airstrikes have killed hundreds of Palestinians, including entire families.
The war began with Hamas's October 7 assault on southern Israel, which killed 1,200 people and led to 250 hostages being taken. Israeli forces say 59 hostages remain, though many are believed to be dead. Over 52,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict to date.
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