US EditionInterceptor Malfunction Led to Missile Impact at Ben-Gurion Airport
- A Houthi ballistic missile landed near Ben-Gurion Airport's Terminal 3 on the morning of May 4, 2025, wounding six people and disrupting airport operations.
- The missile came from Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis amid ongoing attacks, while Israel's attempted interceptions reportedly failed, likely due to an isolated technical malfunction.
- The missile impact damaged the airport access road and struck a grove near the main entrance, triggering air raid sirens and temporarily halting all flights.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu declared "There will be blows" in response, Defense Minister Katz warned "Whoever harms us, we'll harm them sevenfold," and the US pledged continued support against the Houthis.
- This first direct missile strike to the airport signals a regional escalation, prompting heightened Israeli military alertness and international flight suspensions lasting at least three days.
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Interceptor Malfunction Led to Missile Impact at Ben-Gurion Airport
JERUSALEM (JNS) – The Houthi ballistic missile that landed in an open area at Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport on Sunday morning was most likely not intercepted due to a technical malfunction, according to an initial inquiry by the commander of the Israeli Air Force. The investigation found no faults in the missile detection systems, interception protocols, or […]
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