Israel intercepts "Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missile" fired from Yemen

The Israeli military said on Thursday that it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, with Houthis claiming responsibility for the attack, news agency AFP has reported. 

Israel's army said on Telegram that a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the air force.

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group had launched a "Palestine 2 hypersonic ballistic missile" targeting Israel's Ben Gurion airport.

The Yemeni Houthis have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel since October 2023. 

Israel has carried out several retaliatory strikes in Yemen, targeting ports and the airport in the capital Sanaa.