Houthi Missile Targets Israel: IDF Says It Was Intercepted, Houthi Says It Struck Ben Gurion Airport
Analysis indicates a discrepancy between the claims by the Houthi of a direct hit and the reported interception by the Israeli military
MIDDLE EAST — On July 22, 2025, the Houthi-backed Yemeni Armed Forces declared a successful hypersonic ballistic missile strike on Lod Airport (Ben Gurion Airport) in the occupied Yaffa region, asserting that the operation achieved its objectives and disrupted airport activities.
Israeli Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen Following Missile Attack
MIDDLE EAST — On July 19, 2025, a missile launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory prompted sirens in several areas, with the projectile intercepted by the Israeli Air Force. In response, on July 21, 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces conducted strikes on military targets belonging to the Houthis at the Hudaydah port.
In contrast, the Israel Defense Forces identified a missile launch from Yemen toward Israeli territory and reported that aerial defense systems intercepted the threat. Sirens activated in several areas across central Israel in accordance with protocol, as indicated by alert mappings concentrated around locations such as Herzliya, Tel Aviv, and surrounding regions.
Analysis indicates a discrepancy between the claims by the Houthis of a direct hit and the reported interception by the Israeli military, with no confirmed details on casualties or damage from either side.
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