Yemen’s Houthi military spokesman has claimed responsibility for a strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Jaffa.
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SUN · 2026-04-05 · 07:45 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0405-53292
NSR-2026-0405-53292News Report·EN·Conflict
Yemen’s Houthis claim cluster missile attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport
On April 5, 2026, Yemen's Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, claimed responsibility for an attack on Israel's Ben Gurion airport, located in Jaffa. According to Saree, the Houthis utilized drones and cluster munitions in the strike.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-05 · 07:45 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On April 5, 2026, Yemen's Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, claimed responsibility for an attack on Israel's Ben Gurion airport, located in Jaffa. According to Saree, the Houthis utilized drones and cluster munitions in the strike. The Houthis have not stated a specific reason for the attack, but they have previously targeted Israel in solidarity with Palestinians. There has been no independent confirmation of the attack or the extent of any damage caused to the airport. The claim was reported by NewsFeedYemen.
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Yemen’s Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, has claimed responsibility for a strike on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport.
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The claimed strike targeted Israel’s Ben Gurion airport in Jaffa.
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Houthis claim drones and cluster munitions were used in the strike.
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