Sun May 04 21:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Houthi Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Airport Prompts Flight Suspensions and Israeli Retaliation Threats
**Tel Aviv, Israel** – A ballistic missile launched by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen struck near the main terminal of Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on Sunday, causing several international airlines to temporarily suspend flights. While Israeli air defenses failed to intercept the projectile, no fatalities were reported. The Magen David Adom emergency service treated six individuals for minor to moderate injuries sustained either from the blast or while evacuating.
The Israeli military confirmed the missile impact near the airport and stated that the incident is under review. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency security cabinet meeting and vowed retaliation for the attack, which he deemed an act of aggression targeting a highly sensitive location. Netanyahu subsequently endorsed a statement by President Trump on social media, holding Iran responsible for the Houthi actions. The incident has significantly heightened tensions in the region.
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