JERUSALEM: Israel’s airport authority on Monday resumed operations at the country’s main airport, Ben Gurion, after briefly closing its airspace.
Local media reported a “suspicious object” being spotted near the facility that led to its closure for about 30 minutes.
“The airport is open for landings and departures,” the airport authority said in a statement.
The Israeli army later said in a statement that five drones had been intercepted “in the area of the Mediterranean Sea” and stressed that there were no security risks to the airport.
“The UAVs were intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory,” it said.
“In addition, it should be emphasized that there is no concern for a security incident in the area of Ben Gurion Airport,” which is near the commercial center of Tel Aviv.
The temporary suspension of the airport’s operations came weeks after Israel’s airspace was briefly closed when Iran targeted the country with around 200 missiles.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later vowed to make Iran “pay” for its “big mistake,” while Tehran in turn warned of a “decisive and regretful” response to an Israeli attack.
Israel is at war with Iran-backed Hezbollah, which has previously claimed rocket fire toward Tel Aviv from Lebanon.
Another Iran-backed group, the Houthis of Yemen, in early October claimed a drone attack on Tel Aviv, after saying they had fired a missile at Ben Gurion Airport. The latter attack led to Israeli air strikes on Yemen.
Israel airport authority says Ben Gurion airport reopens after brief halt to flights
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Israel airport authority says Ben Gurion airport reopens after brief halt to flights
- Local media reported a “suspicious object” being spotted near the facility that led to its closure for about 30 minutes
- “The airport is open for landings and departures,” the airport authority said in a statement
Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy
- Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice
RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen condemned on Wednesday an attack that targeted the convoy of a senior commander.
The attack in the Jaoula area of Lahj governorate targeted vehicles under the command of Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri, who heads the second division of the Giants Forces.
Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said there were numerous deaths injuries and called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all human and moral values.”
He said the coalition, which includes Saudi Arabia, will continue coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure the security of citizens and maintain stability, Saudi Press Agency reported.
He called for people to work with the Yemeni government and military authorities to confront any sabotage attempts or terrorist operations targeting the security and stability of liberated governorates.
Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice.
