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Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport

Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport

Summary

A missile from Yemen, supposedly fired by the Houthi group, landed near the main terminal of Israel's Ben Gurion airport, causing some damage and minor injuries. However, the airport is now running as usual.

Key Facts

  • A missile from Yemen landed near Israel's Ben Gurion airport on Sunday.
  • The strike caused a big cloud of black smoke and made a large hole in the ground.
  • Four people were hurt because of the blast, while two others got hurt trying to reach a shelter.
  • Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, made a strong promise: if someone harms Israel, they will hit back seven times harder.
  • The Israeli Air Force is looking into why the missile was not stopped.
  • The Houthi group from Yemen, who get help from Iran, are thought to be responsible for the missile. They have shot missiles at Israel before, showing support for Hamas in Gaza.
  • Since November 2023, these Houthi rebels have also been attacking ships in the Red Sea, leading to a bombing operation against them led by the US and supported by the UK.
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