Aug 24, 2025, 10:21 AM
Aug 24, 2025, 10:21 AM
IDF probes missile attack by Houthis using Iranian technology
- IDF investigates the missile strike attributed to the Houthis, looking for evidence of Iranian cluster munitions used in the attack.
- Several interceptors, including Arrow, David's Sling, Iron Dome, and THAAD, failed to fully neutralize the missile threat, leading to property damage in Ginaton.
- The incident underscores the escalating military strategies employed by Iranian proxies against Israel, raising security concerns for the region.
On August 22, 2025, Israel faced a missile attack from the Houthi movement in Yemen, which the IDF suspects involved Iranian cluster munitions. Initial military reports indicated that the missile disintegrated in the air but failed interceptors, including Israel's Arrow, David's Sling, Iron Dome, and the American THAAD, could not eliminate debris that ultimately damaged a residential structure in Ginaton, located near the Ben Gurion International Airport. Residents described a significant impact, with one elderly woman recounting the sound of an explosion that shattered windows but caused no physical injuries. According to a Houthi spokesman, the missile was identified as a
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