Houthi missile halts flights in Israel hours before officials vote on Gaza plans

Israeli security forces clear debris from the road (Ohad Zwigenberg/AP)

A missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen briefly halted flights and commuter traffic at Israel’s main international airport after an impact left a plume of smoke and caused panic among passengers.

The missile launch by Houthi rebels on Sunday set off air raid sirens in parts of Israel, and smoke was visible at the airport, according to footage shared by Israeli media. Passengers were heard yelling and scrambling for cover.