Israel Plans Retaliation After Houthi Missile Strikes Airport, Injures Six

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against Yemen’s Houthi rebels and their Iranian sponsors after a Houthi missile struck near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, injuring several and briefly disrupting international flights. Netanyahu explicitly endorsed former President Trump’s stance that Iran is responsible for Houthi attacks, pledging a response at a time and place of Israel’s choosing. In response, Iran’s defense minister warned that Tehran would strike back at U.S. or Israeli interests should either country attack Iran or its allies, dismissing claims that Iran controls the Houthis while reiterating their support. The Israeli security cabinet reportedly decided to carry out further strikes on Yemen, and Defense Minister Israel Katz said that those who harm Israel would be harmed "sevenfold." The Houthi rebels warned of further strikes and a potential aerial blockade on Israel in response to ongoing military actions in Gaza. International airlines suspended flights to Israel following the attack, while missile defense systems failed to intercept the incoming projectile, prompting Israeli military assessments.