The rare hit near Ben Gurion Airport came ahead of a vote by Israel’s security cabinet to expand ground operations in Gaza.

Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel's main travel hub, was hit Sunday with a Houthi missile that bypassed Israeli and American defense systems.

A missile fired from Yemen has hit an area within the perimeter of Tel Aviv airport. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the attack, which has left four people lightly wounded.