The Houthi movement in Yemen has claimed responsibility for launching two ballistic missiles at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. According to the group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, the attack that occurred early Sunday has involved a hypersonic “Palestine-2” missile and a “Zulfiqar” ballistic missile, targeting what they referred to as “Lod Airport in occupied Yaffa”.
Houthi Statement
The Houthis stated that this attack is part of their continued response to Israel’s “genocidal” campaign in Gaza. They emphasized that their ceasefire agreement does not include Israel, only American ships. This distinction underscores the group’s solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and their ongoing resistance to Israeli actions.
International Reactions
- Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to respond to the strike “at a time and place of our choosing”.
- United States: The US reached a ceasefire deal with the Houthis on May 6, but the group’s attacks on Israel continue.
- Iran: Iran denied responsibility for the Houthi attack on Israel, while Iranian media praised the missile strike as a major victory .
