The Houthis in Yemen take responsibility for carrying out today’s ballistic missile and drone attacks on Israel.
In a statement, the Iran-backed terror group claims to have successfully hit Ben Gurion Airport, near Tel Aviv, with a ballistic missile.
According to the IDF, the missile broke up in the air during its descent, and some of the fragments fell in central Israel, without causing significant damage.
The Houthis also claim to have launched two drones at Israel, targeting “Israeli enemy targets” in the Tel Aviv area and in Ashkelon.
The IDF reported intercepting one drone over southern Israel. The second likely fell short before reaching the country, as many Houthi drones have in recent months.
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