Israel Alert (UPDATE): Ben Gurion International Airport reportedly halts operations after apparent Houthi missile impact during morning hours of May 4; avoid all travel to area

May 2025

6:58 UTC

Emerging reports from the morning hours (local time) on May 4 indicate that operations at Ben Gurion Airport have been briefly suspended following a missile launch from Yemen that triggered Color Red sirens in central Israel.
Unconfirmed reports indicate that operations are expected to resume shortly.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that several attempts were made to intercept a missile from Yemen, and that reports of an impact in central Israel are being investigated.
An unconfirmed report indicates that interception attempts failed.
Images circulated on social media depict debris on a road within the Ben Gurion International Airport complex and a large plume of smoke in the area.
Israel Police stated that operations are ongoing to handle the fall of shrapnel in the Shfela area.
A report citing Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) indicates that several individuals were slightly wounded.

Source: YNet

Those operating or residing in Israel during the morning hours on May 4 are advised to avoid all travel to Ben Gurion International Airport due to the ongoing emergency operations in the area.
Those traveling through the airport are advised to reconfirm travel itineraries and allot for disruptions.
Continue to adhere to all safety precautions regarding early warning sirens for incoming rockets. Rocket sirens may be heard throughout the country.
Ensure that working environments are within reach of bomb shelters/safe rooms.
When a Color Red siren is sounded: If a designated shelter exists, immediately go there. In “Mamads” (residential secure spaces), make sure to lock the outer steel window of the room (and not only the glass window), as well as the steel door of the safe area, to ensure safety.
Approach the safe area calmly and remain cognizant of the fact that many injuries occur when people are running to the shelter panicked.
If such a designated Mamad does not exist, go to a room with as few external walls, windows, and openings as possible, sit on the floor below the window line, and near an internal wall.
In an open area, lay down on the ground and cover your head with your hands.
When driving, safely pull over and check your surroundings before vacating your vehicle and following the above instructions.
Remain in the shelter for at least ten minutes following the sounding of Color Red sirens due to the risk of falling shrapnel and fragments.

Medium

Ben Gurion International Airport; central Israel

Extreme

Confirmed

Emerging reports from the morning hours (local time) on May 4 indicate that operations at Ben Gurion Airport have been briefly suspended following a missile launch from Yemen that triggered Color Red sirens in central Israel.
Unconfirmed reports indicate that operations are expected to resume shortly.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that several attempts were made to intercept a missile from Yemen, and that reports of an impact in central Israel are being investigated.
An unconfirmed report indicates that interception attempts failed.
Images circulated on social media depict debris on a road within the Ben Gurion International Airport complex and a large plume of smoke in the area.
Israel Police stated that operations are ongoing to handle the fall of shrapnel in the Shfela area.
A report citing Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) indicates that several individuals were slightly wounded.

Source: YNet

Those operating or residing in Israel during the morning hours on May 4 are advised to avoid all travel to Ben Gurion International Airport due to the ongoing emergency operations in the area.
Those traveling through the airport are advised to reconfirm travel itineraries and allot for disruptions.
Continue to adhere to all safety precautions regarding early warning sirens for incoming rockets. Rocket sirens may be heard throughout the country.
Ensure that working environments are within reach of bomb shelters/safe rooms.
When a Color Red siren is sounded: If a designated shelter exists, immediately go there. In “Mamads” (residential secure spaces), make sure to lock the outer steel window of the room (and not only the glass window), as well as the steel door of the safe area, to ensure safety.
Approach the safe area calmly and remain cognizant of the fact that many injuries occur when people are running to the shelter panicked.
If such a designated Mamad does not exist, go to a room with as few external walls, windows, and openings as possible, sit on the floor below the window line, and near an internal wall.
In an open area, lay down on the ground and cover your head with your hands.
When driving, safely pull over and check your surroundings before vacating your vehicle and following the above instructions.
Remain in the shelter for at least ten minutes following the sounding of Color Red sirens due to the risk of falling shrapnel and fragments.

Medium

Ben Gurion International Airport; central Israel

Extreme

Confirmed

Developing