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Friday, May 9, 2025
Houthis take responsibility for missile that triggered central Israel sirens before interception
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen take responsibility for today’s ballistic missile launch at Israel.
The Houthis claim to have targeted Ben Gurion Airport with the missile. The IDF said the projectile was intercepted by air defenses.
Additionally, the Iran-backed group says it launched a drone at a target in the Tel Aviv area. There have been no reports of drones reaching Israel from Yemen today.
“The ban on air navigation to the airports of occupied Palestine, as well as the ban on the passage of Israeli ships through the Red and Arabian Seas, in addition to supportive operations, will continue until the aggression on Gaza stops and the blockade is lifted,” the Houthis add.
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