A ballistic missile fired from Yemen struck near Israel's international airport near Tel Aviv on Sunday, injuring several people and disrupting air travel. The military confirmed the impact happened in the area of Ben Gurion Airport after attempts to intercept the projectile failed.
The strike was carried out by the Iranian-backed Houthi group. It occurred near the main terminal of Israel's largest airport. Four people were treated for mild to moderate injuries by the Magen David Adom emergency service, with two others injured seeking shelter.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an urgent meeting of his security cabinet following the attack. He issued threats of retaliation against the Houthi rebels and those he termed "their Iranian terror masters."
In Washington, President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that Iran would be held responsible for Houthi aggression. He stated hundreds of Houthi attacks emanate from Iran and warned any further Houthi action would be met with force.
Mr. Netanyahu later reposted Mr. Trump's statement on social media, expressing agreement. He wrote that Houthi attacks originate in Iran and affirmed Israel would respond to the Houthi missile attack against the main airport at a time and place of Israel's choosing.
Defense Minister Israel Katz echoed calls for a strong response. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to respond against the group and their backers.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously warned Iran over its support for Houthi militants. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened Iran last week, stating the U.S. saw the lethal support and that Iran would pay consequences at a time and place of the U.S.'s choosing.
The military is reviewing the episode. Some international airlines temporarily suspended flights after the strike.
Defense Minister Katz stated, "Whoever harms us will be harmed by us sevenfold."
