Sun May 04 16:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Houthi Missile Lands Near Ben Gurion Airport, Raising Tensions

**Tel Aviv, Israel –** A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels landed 75 meters from Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, narrowly avoiding a direct hit on Israel’s busiest international airport. The missile, which reportedly bypassed Israeli air defenses, created a 25-meter deep crater and caused panic among passengers. At least eight people sustained injuries.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed their attempts to intercept the missile failed. A video released by the military shows the extent of the damage near the airport perimeter, a highly sensitive area. Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the breach of Israel’s air defense systems.

Houthi leaders celebrated the attack as a demonstration of their long-range strike capabilities, issuing warnings to international airlines about the safety of flights to and from Israel. A senior Houthi official, Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, declared that his group has “no red lines” in its conflict with Israel.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz responded with a stern warning, promising sevenfold retaliation against anyone who harms Israel. However, despite previous Houthi attacks, Israel has yet to launch retaliatory strikes against Yemen, likely due to the ongoing US-led military campaign against the Iran-backed group. The incident has significantly escalated tensions in the region.

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