IDF responds to missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport with airstrikes on Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport.

On May 6, 2025, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, following a missile attack by Houthi rebels near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on May 4. The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to civilians in the vicinity of the airport prior to the strikes. unways, energy sources, control towers and other essential facilities were hit. Foreign aircraft were reportedly spared.

The IDF reported that approximately 20 fighter jets participated in the previous night’s attack on Hodeida port, dropping around 50 munitions on targets associated with Houthi military infrastructure. The strikes aimed to disrupt the Houthis’ capability to launch further attacks against Israel.

It remains unclear if the United States joined the attack or merely supported it.

The Houthi missile attack on May 4 caused disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, leading to the suspension of several international flights. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the missile launch, stating it was in solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

In response to the Israeli airstrikes, Houthi officials condemned the attacks and warned of potential retaliation. The situation remains tense, with the potential for further escalation as both sides continue to exchange hostilities.