Yemen's Houthi rebel forces on Sunday claimed responsibility for launching a hypersonic ballistic missile at Israel&rsquo;s Ben Gurion Airport &mdash; marking a sharp escalation in their ongoing attacks in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
According to a televised statement by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea, the missile successfully struck its target, briefly disrupting air traffic and sending thousands of Israelis into bomb shelters before dawn. He vowed continued missile operations until the Gaza war and blockade end.
Israeli media reported earlier that a projectile from Yemen was intercepted by Israeli defence systems. While no casualties were reported, missile debris reportedly caused a fire near Jerusalem.
The incident comes just as Israel and Hamas agreed to resume hostage and ceasefire talks in Qatar.
The Houthis, who have controlled large parts of northern Yemen since 2014, have carried out attacks on Israel since November 2023 as part of their stated campaign to support Gaza. The group has previously targeted Israeli ships and military infrastructure.
Yemen remains mired in a civil war, with the humanitarian crisis deepening since a Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015 to support the internationally recognized government.
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Houthis Claim Hypersonic Missile Strike on Israel

Yemen’s Houthis say a hypersonic missile hit Ben Gurion Airport amid rising Gaza conflict tensions.

Houthis Claim Hypersonic Missile Strike on Israel

Yemen’s Houthis say a hypersonic missile hit Ben Gurion Airport amid rising Gaza conflict tensions.

July 6, 2025 | 21:37 IST