On Sunday, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen declared a comprehensive air blockade on Israel, justifying it as a response to Israel's military escalation in Gaza. Houthi spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree urged international airlines to take heed of the warning to ensure traveler safety. The blockade implementation is set to target Israeli airports, particularly Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv. This announcement followed a missile strike on the airport, marking the first direct attack since the onset of the Gaza war on October 7. Airlines have begun to adjust flight schedules in response.
The announcement followed the group's missile launch at Israel's main international airport, whose impact near an access road caused panic among passengers.
We will impose the siege by repeatedly targeting Israeli airports, especially Lod (Ben Gurion) International Airport near Tel Aviv.
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