The Houthis of the Ansar Allah rebel movement plan to establish a complete air blockade of Israel by attacking its airports, including Ben Gurion, the group's spokesman Yahya Saria said, APA reports citing Al Masirah TV.
"In response to Israel’s decision to expand its aggressive operation in the Gaza Strip, the armed forces declare that they will work to establish a complete air blockade of the Israeli enemy by launching multiple attacks on the airports, primarily Lod Airport, known in Israel as Ben Gurion Airport," he said during a Houthi-controlled Al Masirah TV broadcast.
The spokesman called on airlines to "take note of this statement since it was issued and cancel all flights to enemy airports to ensure the safety of planes and passengers."