Following a missile strike near Ben Gurion International Airport that injured six people and briefly disrupted air travel, Israel has issued a stern warning to the Houthi group and threatened direct action against Iran, whom it accuses of orchestrating the attack. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, prompted a flurry of condemnations and promises of retaliation from Israeli leaders.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video address posted on his X platform, vowed a sustained campaign against the Houthis, stating that Israel would conduct "multiple attacks" in coordination with the United States. "Just as we have acted against them in the past, we will continue to act against them in the future," he declared.

Netanyahu emphasized the long-term nature of Israel's response, saying, "This will not be just one strike and it will be over; there will be more strikes." He further escalated tensions by directly threatening Iran, asserting, "President Trump is absolutely right! The attacks by the Houthis emanate from Iran. Israel will respond to the Houthi attack against our main airport and, at a time and place of our choosing, to their Iranian terror masters."

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant echoed the Prime Minister's strong rhetoric, promising an even more severe retaliation. In a brief statement issued shortly after the missile strike, Gallant vowed to respond "sevenfold" to the attack originating from Yemen. "Whoever strikes us, we will strike them seven times over," he asserted.

Israeli police confirmed that a missile launched by the Houthis had landed near Ben Gurion Airport, causing a visible plume of smoke and triggering alarm among passengers within the terminal. The incident led to the suspension of air traffic for approximately half an hour.

According to reports from Israeli media citing emergency services, four individuals sustained direct injuries from the missile's impact, while an additional two were injured while seeking shelter.

The Houthi group, through its military spokesperson Yahya Sarea, claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement, asserting that "the airport is no longer safe for air travel." The group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, has increasingly targeted Israel amid the ongoing regional tensions.