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Yemen’s Houthis say they launched two missiles at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, including a hypersonic one. The IDF confirmed intercepting one missile but didn’t acknowledge the second. Israel retaliated with strikes on Houthi-controlled Hodeidah ports, destroying docks. The attacks mark an escalation in tensions linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Key Points: Houthis Claim Hypersonic Missile Attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport

  • Houthis claim a hypersonic missile hit Ben Gurion Airport
  • IDF says it intercepted one missile
  • Israeli strikes target Hodeidah ports in retaliation
  • Attacks escalate amid Israel-Hamas war
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Yemen's Houthis take responsibility for two missile attacks on Israel's airport

Yemen’s Houthis say they struck Ben Gurion Airport with ballistic missiles, escalating tensions amid Israeli retaliatory strikes on Hodeidah ports.

"Our decision to ban air traffic to and from Ben Gurion Airport remains in effect. – Yahya Sarea, Houthi Military Spokesperson"

Sanaa, June 11

Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for launching two missile attacks toward Israel's Ben Gurion Airport.

"We targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, using two ballistic missiles, one of which was a hypersonic," Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in the statement, aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. "One of the missiles directly hit Ben Gurion Airport, and the interceptor systems failed to intercept it," Sarea said, adding, "Our decision to ban air traffic to and from Ben Gurion Airport remains in effect, and we warn the remaining airline companies to immediately halt their flights."

Sarea noted that the group's missile attacks against Israel were "in response to the Israeli missile aggression on Yemen's ports of Hodeidah." Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its air defenses likely intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Yemen over central Israel. The IDF didn't mention the second missile attack claimed by the Houthis, and no casualties were reported.

Earlier in the day, the Israeli military conducted strikes against three ports in Yemen's western province of Hodeidah, which are under Houthi control. The strikes destroyed facilities and docks, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Houthi television. The IDF said that the strikes were in response to the Houthi attacks against Israel.

The Houthi-controlled ports in Hodeidah have been targeted by the Israeli military several times during the past few months. The Houthi group, which controls much of northern Yemen, has also been targeting Israeli targets and ships since November 2023 to show solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
This is a dangerous escalation in the region. While we understand the anger against Israel's actions, missile attacks on civilian airports can't be justified. India has good relations with both Israel and Arab nations - we should push for diplomatic solutions rather than violence. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Worrying development for Indian workers in Israel and the Gulf region. Many of our people work in these areas - their safety must be our government's priority. Hope External Affairs Ministry is monitoring the situation closely.
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Amit S.
The cycle of attack and counter-attack needs to stop. As an ancient civilization, India knows the cost of prolonged conflicts. Maybe it's time for BRICS nations to mediate before this spreads further. Our PM has good relations with all sides.
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Sunita R.
Hypersonic missiles in Yemen? This shows how advanced weapons are spreading in unstable regions. India needs to be extra vigilant about our maritime security, especially near the Arabian Sea where such groups operate.
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Vikram J.
While the Houthis claim solidarity with Palestine, ordinary Yemenis suffer the most from these conflicts. Reminds me of how proxy wars affected Kashmir for decades. Peace should be the ultimate goal, not scoring political points.
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Neha P.
India's position should be balanced but firm. We've suffered terrorism ourselves - no country should tolerate attacks on civilian infrastructure. At the same time, Israel's disproportionate responses only create more enemies. Complex situation 😔

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