Following a near-miss at Ben Gurion Airport, Israeli PM vows coordinated, sustained retaliation against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Tel Aviv, May 4, 2025:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday issued a stern warning to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, vowing a series of retaliatory strikes after the group launched a ballistic missile that landed dangerously close to Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s primary international gateway.
In a video posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Netanyahu declared:
“It’s not a one-and-done. There will be strikes.”
He confirmed that Israel is coordinating its military response with the United States, adding, “We’ve acted against them before, and we’ll act against them again.”
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🔥 Houthi Escalation in Solidarity With Gaza
The Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for the missile attack, stating that it was carried out in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing conflict. The group has stepped up long-range missile and drone assaults targeting Israel in recent months.
🛑 A Dangerous Near Miss
The missile hit a grove just 75 meters from Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport, creating a 25-meter-deep crater. Though the impact zone avoided key infrastructure, the attack breached four layers of Israeli air defence, including the famed Iron Dome, triggering panic and raising serious security concerns.
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