Panic in Tel Aviv: Houthis Fire Palestine-2 Ballistic Missile at Ben Gurion Airport
Houthis Claim Missile Strike on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport; IDF Reports Successful Interception, No Damage or Casualties
Tel Aviv, March 20, hacktechnews.com
In a dramatic turn of events early today, Yemen’s Houthi rebels took credit for firing a Palestine-2 ballistic missile at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The group claimed that the missile struck its target, stoking new tensions in the already unstable region.
As stated in a press release made by the Houthis, the attack was executed in solidarity with the Palestinian issue, highlighting their improved missile power and reach. The organization reinforced that their superior arms had struck deep within Israel.
Yet the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) quickly acted, refuting the allegations. An IDF spokesperson affirmed that the missile was identified and shot down by the Israeli Air Force before it crossed Israeli airspace. “No damage was inflicted, and there are no reported casualties,” the statement declared, assuring the public that Israel’s defense systems are in high alert.
Security forces temporarily closed down Ben Gurion Airport as a precaution, but operations returned to normal shortly later.
This is the latest development that highlights the increasing threat the Houthis pose with their arsenal of long-range missiles and that the security problem continues to weigh on Israel.
