A missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen briefly halted flights at Israel’s main international airport on Sunday, after Israel failed to intercept it.
Flights were halted at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv for about 30 minutes after a missile landed in the airport’s vicinity, following what the Israeli military said were “several attempts” at interception.
“The results of the interception are under review,” the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said.
The attack came hours before top Israeli Cabinet ministers were set to vote on whether to intensify the country’s military operations in the Gaza Strip.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree later claimed responsibility, declaring on state television that the Israeli airport was “no longer safe for air travel.”
Ben Gurion Airport, which had briefly suspended operations, has since reopened for flights.
