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Yemen's Houthi Missile Attack Near Tel Aviv Cuts Flights 34%, Passengers 26%; ITA Airways Suspends Service Until May 19

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Updated May 12, 2025, 01:36 AM

Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport has experienced ongoing disruptions following multiple missile attacks by Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement. On May 4, a ballistic missile exploded near the airport's main terminal, creating a crater approximately 25 meters wide and triggering widespread alerts. This has led to a significant reduction in airport operations, with the number of flights decreasing by 34% and passenger numbers dropping by 26% compared to reservations. In response to the security concerns, several foreign airlines, including the Italian carrier ITA Airways, have suspended flights to Israel until May 19.

Meanwhile, Yemen's Sanaa Airport, which was damaged by Israeli airstrikes, has seen its main runway patched and repaired by crews working nonstop to restore operations. Israeli media continue to report daily updates on flight delays and cancellations linked to the missile attacks. The situation remains fluid as tensions persist in the region.

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Alex Barnicoat

@AlexBarnicoat_

🚨🇾🇪 ISRAEL ATTACKED The Houthis have fired a Hypersonic Missile at Israel's most famous airport... Here's my video covering it: https://t.co/94pNCGBHkp

Sprinter Observer

@SprinterObserve

Israeli media: Every day we receive new updates regarding flight delays following the Yemeni missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport. https://t.co/RzuuvQuGHg