ALBAWABA- Landing and take-off operations were suspended at Ben Gurion International Airport following the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen targeting central Israel.
Sirens blared across numerous Israeli cities, including those in the greater Tel Aviv area, as explosions were heard near central Israel and settlements in the West Bank.
According to the Israeli army, a surface-to-surface missile was fired from Yemen and aimed at central Israel, though military forces reported successfully intercepting the projectile.
Local media, including Yedioth Ahronoth, confirmed that air traffic at Ben Gurion was temporarily halted as a safety precaution.
The incident marks an escalation in regional tensions, as ballistic missile strikes from Yemen become a significant threat to Israeli airspace. Residents in affected areas sought shelter as warning sirens sounded throughout the region.
