Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport has reopened following a brief closure caused by the sighting of a “suspicious object” near the facility. The airport authority announced that operations resumed after about 30 minutes of halted airspace on Monday.
According to local media reports, the suspicious object prompted the airport’s temporary closure. In a statement, the airport authority confirmed, “The airport is open for landings and departures,” ensuring that travelers can continue their journeys.
The Israeli army also issued a statement indicating that five drones had been intercepted in the Mediterranean Sea area. They emphasized that there were no security risks posed to the airport during this incident. “The UAVs were intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory,” the military stated, further assuring the public that there was no ongoing security threat at Ben Gurion Airport, which is situated close to Tel Aviv’s commercial center.
This incident follows a period of heightened tension, as Israel’s airspace had recently been closed when Iran targeted the nation with approximately 200 missiles. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran would “pay” for its actions, while Tehran cautioned of a “decisive and regretful” reaction to any Israeli aggression.
The regional security situation remains precarious, particularly with ongoing conflicts involving Iran-backed groups, such as Hezbollah, which has previously claimed responsibility for rocket fire towards Tel Aviv from Lebanon. Additionally, the Huthi rebels from Yemen recently asserted that they conducted a drone attack on Tel Aviv and had previously targeted Ben Gurion Airport, leading to Israeli airstrikes in Yemen.
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