Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against Iran and the Houthis after an attack on an airport near Tel Aviv. A missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen briefly halted flights and traffic at Ben-Gurion International Airport on Sunday. The impact on open ground inside the airport's perimeter sent up a plume of smoke and caused panic among passengers.
In a post on social media, Mr Netanyahu said: "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." He also said the US was supporting Israeli operations against the Houthis. In a video, he said: "It’s not bang, bang and we’re done, but there will be bangs."
