By 9jaeye 
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Houthi rebels from Yemen launched a missile targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. This strike occurred shortly after Netanyahu’s return from his address at the United Nations, raising concerns that the attack was a direct assassination attempt. Israeli defense systems intercepted the missile before it could cause any significant damage, but the event has sparked international outrage and increased fears of further retaliatory strikes.
The Houthis, backed by Iran, quickly claimed responsibility for the missile attack. They stated that the strike was in retaliation for the recent Israeli military actions in the Middle East, including the airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The timing of the missile launch suggests that the rebels intended to send a clear message to Israel by attempting to strike its prime minister. The Houthis have long positioned themselves as part of the broader “axis of resistance” against Israeli and Western interests in the region.
Although no casualties were reported from the attack, Israeli towns near Tel Aviv and along the northern border remain on high alert. The Israeli military responded swiftly, conducting airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will retaliate with full force if further attacks occur.
Tensions in the region have been steadily rising as Iran-backed groups, including the Houthi Rebels and Hezbollah, increase their attacks on Israeli positions. The missile strike comes after several months of growing conflict between Israel and militant factions in Lebanon, Gaza, and Yemen, with Netanyahu warning that Israel would not back down from these threats.
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