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Yemen Launches Hypersonic Missile; Israel's Defense Holds Strong

5/10/2025

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On May 9, 2025, chaos erupted in Israel as Yemen fired a hypersonic missile aimed at Ben Gurion Airport, setting off air raid sirens nationwide. While Israel's Arrow defense system successfully intercepted the threat, the U.S. THAAD system faltered again. In a moment of panic, millions of Israelis rushed for safety, and air traffic came to a standstill.

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On May 9, 2025, chaos erupted in Israel as Yemen fired a hypersonic missile aimed at Ben Gurion Airport, setting off air raid sirens nationwide. While Israel's Arrow defense system successfully intercepted the threat, the U.S. THAAD system faltered again. In a moment of panic, millions of Israelis rushed for safety, and air traffic came to a standstill.