According to the Houthi statement, their missile force launched a "hypersonic ballistic missile" at the airport, which they refer to as being in the "occupied region of Yaffa." The group alleges the missile successfully struck its target, boasting that both American and Israeli air defense systems failed to intercept it. Furthermore, the statement makes the extraordinary and uncorroborated claim that the purported attack caused "more than three million Zionists" to flee to shelters and halted airport operations completely for over an hour.
The Houthi announcement also issued a stark warning to international airlines, declaring Ben Gurion Airport 'unsafe for air traffic.' Additionally, it mentioned a separate, unverified drone attack allegedly carried out the previous evening against a target in the Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon using a 'Yaffa drone.'
The statement concluded by reiterating the Houthi movement's unwavering commitment to opposing Israeli actions in Gaza and what they term 'American aggression.' They vowed to continue their operations until the conflict ceases and the siege on Gaza is lifted. These latest claims fit a pattern of Houthi pronouncements aimed at demonstrating capability and solidarity with the Palestinian cause, though their veracity often remains questionable without independent confirmation.