ALBAWABA- The Israeli army announced early Thursday that it had intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen, triggering sirens across multiple regions and sending thousands of Israelis rushing to bomb shelters.
Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed responsibility, saying the missile, identified as the Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missile, targeted Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Jaffa (Tel Aviv) area. He said the strike caused the suspension of airport operations and sent “millions” into shelters.
The attack comes two days after the Houthi-run Yemeni Armed Forces announced four operations against what they called “vital Israeli targets” in Haifa, Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat), the Negev, and Beersheba, using six drones.
Since November 2023, Yemen’s Houthis have launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel, disrupted Red Sea shipping bound for Israeli ports, and demanded an end to the blockade on Gaza as part of their declared campaign in support of Palestinians.
