In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Yemen’s Houthi rebel group claimed responsibility for firing a ballistic missile targeting Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv. According to a statement released by the group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, the missile was a hypersonic ballistic missile, designed to evade modern defense systems with its high …
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Israel Moves to Deport Gaza-Bound Boat Activists via Ben Gurion Airport
Israel announced on Tuesday that the foreign activists onboard the intercepted “Selfie Yacht” — a humanitarian aid vessel attempting to reach Gaza — have been transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for deportation. The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the development on social media, stating: “The passengers of the ‘Selfie Yacht’ arrived at Ben Gurion Airport to …
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Missile from Yemen Hits Ben Gurion Airport Perimeter
Tel Aviv: A ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck near Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday morning, injuring eight people and halting air traffic. The missile hit a road inside the airport’s perimeter, damaging a vehicle and scattering debris across surrounding areas. Photos and video footage verified by Al Jazeera showed the impact site …
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