Israel’s air defense systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen early Wednesday morning, marking the third such strike in just 24 hours. The missile was brought down without reported casualties, though it did lead to temporary disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, where incoming flights were briefly delayed as a precaution.
Following this latest incident, the IDF issued a direct evacuation warning to those present in Yemeni sea ports controlled by the Houthi faction, urging immediate departure due to concerns over potential further escalation. This announcement followed an earlier warning issued by IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee, emphasizing the risk posed by ongoing Houthi military activity.
The series of attacks began Tuesday evening, coinciding with a speech by former U.S. President Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia. The IDF confirmed that another missile launched from Yemen that night was also intercepted, while a second projectile failed to reach Israeli territory.
In a broader context, the Houthi group has launched over 30 ballistic missiles and a dozen drones toward Israel since mid-March, coinciding with intensified Israeli operations against Hamas in Gaza. While most of these projectiles have been intercepted or fell short, the ongoing escalation underscores the widening regional conflict.
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