A ballistic missile launched from Yemen has hit the perimeter of Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport, damaging a road and a vehicle as well as causing air traffic to stop.

The Israeli military confirmed its defence system failed to shoot down the projectile yesterday despite several attempts to intercept it, adding that an investigation was under way, even as eight people were injured, according to paramedics.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have been carrying out attacks against Israel in stated opposition to its war and blockade on the Gaza Strip, claimed responsibility for the missile.