# Houthi Missile Strikes Close to Ben-Gurion Airport in Israel

> Israel's military said a missile launched from Yemen triggered air defenses on Sunday, with multiple interception attempts made. A "fall" was detected near Ben Gurion International Airport, though the exact object was n…

Published: 2026-09-16 · Desk: Latest · Source: Gulf News

Israel's military reported on Sunday that “a fall was identified” in the vicinity of the country’s main airport, Ben Gurion, following the activation of its air defense systems in response to a missile launched from Yemen. According to an official military statement, multiple attempts were made to intercept the incoming missile. Although the statement did not clarify exactly what fell in the area, it confirmed that the impact occurred near Ben Gurion International Airport. The military further noted that the entire incident is currently under review, indicating that more details may emerge as the investigation continues.

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