Initial security and military investigations in Israel have uncovered potential reasons behind the failure of air defense systems to intercept a Houthi missile, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current interception technology.

According to intelligence sources, preliminary analysis suggests that the missile carried advanced jamming technology, which may have disrupted Israeli radar systems, allowing it to evade immediate interception. 

Additionally, the investigation indicates that the missile's unusual trajectory and direction may have placed it outside the coverage range of some defense systems, creating a vulnerability exploited by the Houthis.

In a recent development, the Israeli military announced on Sunday evening that the failure to intercept the missile was due to a "technical malfunction" in the interceptor missile, preventing it from neutralizing the ballistic missile launched by the Houthis from Yemen. 

Reports indicate that the missile landed near the international airport, causing heightened concerns over the efficiency of Israel’s air defense capabilities in countering such threats.

A senior Israeli defense official emphasized that the military is reviewing its defensive response mechanisms to prevent similar incidents in the future, stressing that new threats will be addressed with greater urgency by improving air defense performance and developing next-generation interception systems.

This development comes amid escalating Houthi attacks on regional targets, with increasing calls for enhanced military cooperation between Israel and its allies to address emerging security challenges.