A shocking missile attack by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels rocked Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport on May 4th, 2025 injuring six people and grounding flights. The hypersonic missile which dodged Israel’s advanced air defences, created a massive crater near the airport’s parking lot, sparking panic in Tel Aviv. As sirens wailed and passengers hid in bunkers, the Houthis claimed the strike in support of Gaza. Israel vowed a fierce response, while X exploded with #HouthiAttack and #IsraelMissile. Here’s the full story of this daring assault.!

Details & Context
At around 9:35 AM on May 4th, 2025 a ballistic missile launched from Yemen slammed into an area near Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s primary international hub near Tel Aviv. The missile, claimed by the Houthi rebels as a “hypersonic” weapon, carved out a deep crater less than a kilometer from Terminal 3’s tarmac, damaging a nearby vehicle and road. The Israeli military confirmed multiple failed attempts to intercept the missile using the Arrow and U.S.-supplied THAAD systems, highlighting a rare breach of Israel’s air defences.

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The attack triggered air raid sirens across central Israel, sending hundreds of passengers at Ben Gurion scrambling for cover in bunkers. Six people sustained light to moderate injuries, treated by Magen David Adom. Flights were halted for about an hour with an Air India flight diverted to Abu Dhabi and several airlines including Emirates and British Airways, cancelling services. The airport resumed operations by noon, but travellers faced delays and chaos.

The Houthis, aligned with Iran’s “Axis of Resistance,” claimed the strike as a show of solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict which has killed over 52,000 since October 2023, per Palestinian officials. X posts captured the scene with videos showing smoke rising near the airport and terrified drivers on Highway 1. The attack, the third Houthi missile strike on Israel in 72 hours, followed a May 2 attempt intercepted over Highway 1, visible as Iron Dome contrails between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Israeli leaders condemned the attack, with Defence Minister Israel Katz promising to “strike back sevenfold.” Hamas’s armed wing praised the Houthis, calling the strike a blow to Israel’s “illegitimate entity.” X hashtags like #HouthiMissile and #IsraelSecurity trended globally, reflecting heated debates about Israel’s defence capabilities and Iran’s role.

Quotes

·      “This hypersonic missile hit Ben Gurion Airport to support Gaza’s fight,” said Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree in a televised address.

·      “We’ll hit them back seven times harder,” vowed Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz, as reported on X.

·      “The blast was huge. I was terrified,” an anonymous passenger told AFP at Ben Gurion Airport.

·      “Yemen strikes with precision, defying the world’s best defences,” said Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida.

Additional Information
The Houthi attack is part of an escalating campaign targeting Israel and Red Sea shipping since the Gaza war intensified in March 2025 after a ceasefire collapsed. The Houthis, controlling much of Yemen have launched over 200 missiles and drones at Israel since late 2023, disrupting trade routes. Recent strikes including a December 2024 missile hit on Tel Aviv, exposed gaps in Israel’s defences which rely on the $1 billion Arrow system and U.S.-backed THAAD.

The May 4th missile’s ability to evade interception has alarmed Israeli officials, with experts on X questioning the effectiveness of THAAD against Houthi hypersonic technology which boasts speeds up to Mach 16th. Israel has retaliated with airstrikes on Houthi-controlled Sanaa and Hodeidah, killing dozens but the group remains defiant. The US, leading a coalition against the Houthis, conducted strikes on Yemen’s ports in April 2025, drawing condemnation from Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei.

X sentiment is polarised: users like @Partisangirl celebrated the Houthi strike as a “game-changer” while @IDF condemned it as terrorism. Web searches for “Houthi missile Israel 2025” and “Ben Gurion attack” surged, with Reuters and Al Jazeera reporting high engagement. The attack’s timing, days after Israel’s cabinet approved new Gaza offensives, underscores its strategic intent.

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Impact Analysis
Socially, the attack has deepened fear in Israel, with X posts describing “life pausing” during sirens. Passengers’ bunker dashes at Ben Gurion highlight the psychological strain. Economically, flight cancellations by major airlines like Air India and Emirates disrupt travel and trade, with El Al reporting a 20% drop in bookings, per Bloomberg. Politically, the defence failure pressures Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with X users like @TimesofIsrael questioning his security strategy. Militarily, the breach of Arrow and THAAD systems prompts calls for a $2 billion defence upgrade, as noted in CNN analyses. Globally, the strike escalates US-Iran tensions, with #IranThreat trending as Biden faces pressure to act, per The New York Times.

The Houthi missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport on May 4th, 2025 is a bold escalation in the Israel-Gaza conflict, exposing vulnerabilities in Israel’s air defences and shaking global confidence in regional stability. With injuries, flight chaos and a vowed retaliation, the incident marks a critical moment in the Middle East crisis. As the world awaits Israel’s response, The Daily Hints will keep you posted on every development.!

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