- TEL AVIV — A ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen struck near
Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday after multiple interception attempts by
the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) failed, prompting a temporary halt in all
takeoffs and landings at the country's main international airport.
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- However, the Israel Airport Authority confirmed the
reopening of airspace following the temporary suspension of flight operations.
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- The missile impacted a grove adjacent to an access road
within the airport's perimeter, according to the Times of Israel.
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- However, a direct hit on terminal infrastructure was
averted.
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- "In the area of Ben Gurion Airport, an impact was
identified," said the IDF in a statement, confirming that several attempts
to intercept the missile had failed.
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- The Israeli Air Force's aerial defence units are now probing
the reasons behind the unsuccessful interceptions.
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- Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into
the breach of Israel's air defence and the missile's impact site near one of
the country's most sensitive zones.
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- Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national emergency service,
reported that eight people were injured in the attack.
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- A man in his 50s sustained light-to-moderate trauma injuries
to his limbs. Two women, aged 54 and 38, were reported to be in good condition
after being affected by the shockwave.
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- A 64-year-old man was lightly injured by debris, while two
more women, aged 22 and 34, suffered injuries while running for shelter.
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