Yemeni Missile Interception Halts Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Flights

Air traffic at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport was temporarily suspended following the interception of a missile launched from Yemen by the Israeli military. The missile, claimed by the Iran-aligned Houthi group, is part of a series of attacks targeting Israel in solidarity with the Palestinian cause amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The Houthis have intensified missile and drone strikes on Israeli targets since March 2025, including attacks on commercial vessels in nearby seas. Despite the interception and no reported casualties, the missile launch caused significant disruption, including the suspension of the Israeli State Cup football final and the evacuation of President Isaac Herzog. Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement emphasized the strike as a message to Israel, urging airlines to suspend flights until Israeli military operations cease. These developments have led international airlines to reconsider their flights to Israel amid escalating regional tensions.