The Yemeni Armed Forces’ missile unit successfully targeted Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Yafa area with a “Palestine 2” hypersonic ballistic missile, halting air traffic for over 30 minutes, as confirmed by Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree.
In retaliation for the ongoing US airstrikes on Yemen, which have targeted multiple sites in the past hours, Yemeni forces engaged in intense clashes with the US Navy’s “USS Harry Truman” aircraft carrier and other enemy warships in the Red Sea.
The statement of the Yemeni armed forces pic.twitter.com/i8t2ecYcM3
— Ahmed Hassan 🇾🇪 أحمد حسن زيد (@Ahmed_hassan_za) March 23, 2025
The Yemeni missile and drone strikes lasted for several hours, demonstrating Yemen’s continued resilience in defending its sovereignty and supporting the Palestinian cause.
US Escalates Airstrikes on Yemen
On Saturday evening, the US launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s al-Hudaydah and Ma’rib provinces, further escalating tensions. Reports indicated that US aircraft hit Al-Hudaidah International Airport, the Al-Manzar area, and the al-Salif port, as well as launching additional attacks on Ma’rib’s Majzar district.
The US escalation is seen as an attempt to distract from its inability to disrupt Yemen’s successful military operations, which have targeted Israeli occupation infrastructure and the US Navy. The US military’s failure to neutralize these threats has intensified its focus on attacking Yemeni civilian infrastructure.
Impact of Yemen’s Military Operations on Israeli Economy, Security
With Yemen resuming its operations against Israeli assets, including key facilities in the occupied cities of Tel Aviv and Yafa, the Israeli economy faces increasing pressure. Yemen’s continuous targeting of Israeli maritime and aerial operations has raised concerns about the resilience of Israel’s infrastructure, especially in the context of ongoing air and sea blockades.
⚡️ The #Israeli enemy media: The sirens were worn while the #UAE Fly Dubai plane was preparing to land at Ben Gurion Airport, and the navigation was temporarily suspended at the airport.
The evacuation of travelers into shelters at the Ben Gurion Airport, coinciding with the… pic.twitter.com/F9Q7tfMppj
— Middle East Observer (@ME_Observer_) March 23, 2025
Israeli media outlets report widespread public anxiety with millions of settlers seeking shelter due to frequent airstrikes. The economic toll of this escalation is becoming evident, with projections suggesting that the Zionist entity will face long-term recovery from the damages incurred over the past 15 months.
The disruptions to air travel have deepened as airlines consider extending the suspension of flights to Israeli occupation airports, further exacerbating the region’s transportation crisis.
Economic Crisis Worsens
Esteban Clor, a political economy professor at the Hebrew University and senior researcher at the Israeli National Security Studies Institute, warned that the Israeli economic situation is increasingly dire. He attributed this to the military and economic strain caused by the October 2023 attacks and ongoing hostilities, which have drained Israel’s resources and destabilized its economy.
Clor also criticized Israel’s financial policies under Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that their decisions have caused severe economic, military, and security damage. The most notable setbacks include a crippled export and import sector due to Yemen’s blockade, a collapsed tourism industry, and mounting economic instability as the Israeli shekel and stock market continue to decline.
Clor emphasized that unless the Zionist entity halts its aggression and lifts the siege on Gaza, its economic collapse will accelerate, putting the country at an irreversible disadvantage.
Source: Al-Manar Website
