Tue Aug 05 07:33:02 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for firing a “Palestine 2” hypersonic ballistic missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in support of Palestinians in Gaza. The Israeli military confirmed the missile was intercepted. This is the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthis against Israel since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, which have also included targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The attacks have prompted Israeli air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen and US-led air strikes against the rebels.
**News Article:**
**Houthi Missile Targeted at Israeli Airport Intercepted, Escalating Tensions**
**Jerusalem – August 5, 2025** – Tensions in the Middle East flared once again as Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for launching a missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday. According to a statement released by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, the missile, identified as a “Palestine 2” hypersonic ballistic missile, was fired in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
The Israeli military confirmed the launch and stated that the missile was successfully intercepted by the Israeli Air Force. This incident marks the latest in a series of attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels against Israel since the beginning of the Gaza war in October 2023.
Beyond targeting Israel directly, the Houthis have also been actively disrupting commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, alleging links to Israel. These actions have prompted retaliatory air strikes by both Israel and a US-led coalition on Houthi targets within Yemen.
The continued Houthi aggression further complicates the already volatile situation in the region and raises concerns about potential escalation.
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