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A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels towards Israel landed near the country’s main international airport, Ben Gurion Airport, on Sunday. The missile, which was fired from Yemen, landed just 75 meters away from the airport’s Terminal 3, causing a 25-meter deep crater. The attack has raised concerns about the failure of Israel’s air defense systems, including the Arrow and THAAD systems, to intercept the missile. The Israeli military has launched an investigation into the incident.
The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was a protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The attack injured six people, and Israel has warned of a severe response to the attack. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that those who attack Israel will face a response seven times greater. The incident has led to the cancellation of flights to Tel Aviv, including by Air India, which had a flight scheduled to land in Tel Aviv just an hour after the attack.
The attack has raised concerns about the security of Israel’s main airport and the country’s air defense systems. The Israeli government has called an emergency meeting to discuss the incident and potential responses. The Houthis have claimed that they used a hypersonic ballistic missile in the attack, which is a significant escalation of their capabilities. The incident highlights the growing tensions in the region and the potential for further conflict between Israel and the Houthis.
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