Israeli media reported that flights at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport were temporarily suspended following the launch of a ballistic missile by Yemen’s Houthi forces. The incident once again highlighted the impact of regional tensions on airspace safety.
Statement from the Israeli Army Spokesperson
In a statement issued by the Israeli military, sirens were reported to have sounded in multiple cities across the country due to a missile fired from Yemen. The missile was reportedly intercepted and neutralised by Israel’s air defence systems.
Houthis Claim Responsibility
The ballistic missile attack was claimed by Houthi forces in Yemen. Following the incident, air traffic in the capital Tel Aviv was temporarily halted. According to reports in the Israeli press, flights at Ben Gurion Airport were suspended as a precaution.
