Israel: U.S. B-2 Bombers Could Be Deployed To Yemen Following Houthi Attack

U.S. Reacts to Houthi Missile Launched at Israel

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said that America could send B-2 bombers to Yemen. He spoke after Houthi rebels fired a missile into Israel on Monday. He added that Israel's missile defense systems had intercepted missiles coming in. "The missile was halted," he said. "But we nevertheless took cover. That indicates the risk. Those B-2 bombers ought to head to Yemen."

Houthi Rebels Fire Missile at Israeli Airport

The Houthi Yemen group purported that they shot a hypersonic ballistic missile at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. They claimed to have used the "Palestine-2" missile. This was confirmed by a representative of the group and referred to as a successful attack. The rebels also deployed drones to strike Jaffa, Ashkelon, and Eilat.

Israel Intercepts Missile Using Arrow System

Israeli defense forces reported that they intercepted the missile prior to impact. The "Arrow" missile defense system conducted the interception, according to officials. It is the first action by the Houthis since the Iran-Israel ceasefire agreement.

B-2 Bombers: Long-Range and Capable

The B-2 bombers are some of the most sophisticated planes in the U.S. military. They can travel more than 11,000 miles without refueling. The bombers can penetrate airspace defended by sophisticated defense systems. Previously, the bombers operated missions to Afghanistan and Libya from a base in Missouri. A single plane can deliver bombs weighing as much as 18,144 kg. B-2s recently bombed Iran's Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities with bunker buster bombs.