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Missile fired from Yemen toward central Israel, flights suspended at Ben Gurion Airport

Missile fired from Yemen toward central Israel, flights suspended at Ben Gurion Airport Reporters and members of the public take cover during a commemoration ceremony as sirens sound in response to rocket fire inTel Aviv, Israel, October 7, 2024. (AFP Photo)
By Anadolu Agency
Oct 7, 2024 6:20 PM

As the first anniversary of the ongoing Gaza conflict is marked, retaliatory missile strikes on Israel have intensified. Missiles launched from Yemen and Lebanon hit vehicles in Israel, setting them ablaze, while all flights at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport have been suspended.

The Israeli army confirmed detecting a ground-to-ground missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel, triggering sirens across the country.

Meanwhile, all landings and take-offs are suspended at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport following a missile firing from Yemen toward central Israel.

Missiles fired from Lebanon

Simultaneously, missiles fired from Lebanon, which is under heavy Israeli bombardment, struck vehicles in northern Israel, causing multiple fires. Several vehicles were reported to have been set alight by the attacks.

Last Updated:  Oct 7, 2024 7:42 PM