Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for firing a hypersonic ballistic missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport late Friday, saying the strike was in support of Palestinians in Gaza.

According to a televised statement by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea, the attack achieved its intended objective. He warned that missile strikes would continue until the war on Gaza ends and the blockade is lifted, Xinhua reported.

Israel’s military confirmed the missile was intercepted by its defense systems, with no casualties reported. The attack triggered sirens and briefly disrupted air traffic.

This marks the second Houthi missile launch toward Israel in 48 hours and the seventh this month. The recurring strikes have impacted international flight schedules and partially disrupted Israel’s airspace, according to Xinhua.

The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have been targeting Israel and Israel-linked ships since November 2023 in response to the Gaza conflict.