Houthi Forces Declare Air Blockade Against Israel Following Missile Attacks
Escalation of conflict as Houthi missiles reportedly reach Israeli territory, prompting urgent response and flight suspensions.
On May 5, 2025, the Israeli military reported that a missile launched from Yemen caused air raid sirens to sound in the central region of Israel.
Witnesses and local media documented sightings of smoke in close proximity to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, following the missile's trajectory.
An Israeli military statement indicated that multiple interception attempts were made, with conflicting reports confirming a projectile's landing in the area.
Details surrounding the incident are currently under investigation.
The missile struck near Ben Gurion Airport, resulting in emergency landings for incoming flights and creating a chaotic scene.
According to reports, six injuries were recorded, including a man in his fifties who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, along with two women aged 54 and 38 years affected by the blast's shockwave.
The Houthi forces claimed responsibility for this attack, marking their fifth missile assault on Israel within a 48-hour period, underscoring the significant challenges faced by Israel's defense systems in intercepting these projectiles.
Yahya Sarea, the military spokesperson for the Houthi movement, announced an intent to impose a total air blockade against Israel, explicitly targeting Israeli airports.
He cited Israel's escalation of military operations in Gaza as the catalyst for this declaration.
Sarea urged international airlines to reconsider flight operations to Israel in light of the security threats, emphasizing the risks to both aircraft and personnel.
The statement from the Houthi side highlighted ongoing concerns over Israeli military actions in various Arab nations, including Lebanon and Syria.
In an escalation of tensions, several international airlines, including Wizz Air, Air India, Air Europa, Tus Airways, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, United, Air Canada, and Swiss, have suspended operations to and from Israel for safety reasons and have begun rescheduling flights for the following week.
As the region remains volatile, further developments are anticipated amid the ongoing conflict, with significant security implications for Israel and its neighbors.
Witnesses and local media documented sightings of smoke in close proximity to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, following the missile's trajectory.
An Israeli military statement indicated that multiple interception attempts were made, with conflicting reports confirming a projectile's landing in the area.
Details surrounding the incident are currently under investigation.
The missile struck near Ben Gurion Airport, resulting in emergency landings for incoming flights and creating a chaotic scene.
According to reports, six injuries were recorded, including a man in his fifties who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, along with two women aged 54 and 38 years affected by the blast's shockwave.
The Houthi forces claimed responsibility for this attack, marking their fifth missile assault on Israel within a 48-hour period, underscoring the significant challenges faced by Israel's defense systems in intercepting these projectiles.
Yahya Sarea, the military spokesperson for the Houthi movement, announced an intent to impose a total air blockade against Israel, explicitly targeting Israeli airports.
He cited Israel's escalation of military operations in Gaza as the catalyst for this declaration.
Sarea urged international airlines to reconsider flight operations to Israel in light of the security threats, emphasizing the risks to both aircraft and personnel.
The statement from the Houthi side highlighted ongoing concerns over Israeli military actions in various Arab nations, including Lebanon and Syria.
In an escalation of tensions, several international airlines, including Wizz Air, Air India, Air Europa, Tus Airways, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, United, Air Canada, and Swiss, have suspended operations to and from Israel for safety reasons and have begun rescheduling flights for the following week.
As the region remains volatile, further developments are anticipated amid the ongoing conflict, with significant security implications for Israel and its neighbors.
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