Houthi Movement Threatens More Attacks on Ben Gurion Airport

Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen warns airlines of "repeated attacks" against Ben Gurion airport. At the same time, the US is accused of a number of attacks on Yemen's capital during the night.

» Published: May 05 2025

Houthi Movement Threatens More Attacks on Ben Gurion Airport
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International airlines should cancel all their flights to "the Israeli enemy's airports to protect their aircraft and passengers", the Houthi movement states in a statement early on Monday morning.

The group warns of more attacks on Israel's largest airport Ben Gurion, a day after they claimed responsibility for the one that struck near the airport and caused six people minor injuries.

At the same time, the movement accuses the US of carrying out around ten airstrikes against Yemen's capital Sanaa during the night to Monday. According to the Houthi-controlled news agency Saba, 14 people were injured in the attacks.

The Houthi movement, which controls large parts of Yemen, has repeatedly attacked Israel with rockets and drones that have traveled long distances. They have also directed many attacks against Israel-related targets in the Red Sea. The Iran-backed movement says it is acting in solidarity with the Palestinians in war-torn Gaza – also during Sunday's attack.

The US has been conducting almost daily airstrikes against Yemen since mid-March.

Iran denies any involvement in the Houthi movement's latest attacks on Israel.

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