5 mei 2025 bij CNN
A failed interception of a missile fired from Yemen forced Israel to briefly shut down its main international airport on Sunday, exposing the country’s vulnerabilities and the Houthi rebels’ continued ability to strike distant targets despite a sustained US military campaign. The Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attack, claiming it used a “hypersonic ballistic missile.” The group said it carried out the strike in response to Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Israel has vowed its response would be severe. Col. Cedric Leighon (Ret.) joins CNN Newsroom to discuss.