The Israeli Air Force intercepted a drone from Yemen over southern Israel early Tuesday, with the episode ending near Eilat and no immediate casualties reported. The military said the incident concluded but did not identify who launched the drone. The move followed a separate Houthi missile attack claimed on Monday — the Houthis' first direct strike on Israel since early April. Both Israel and Iran later said they would refrain from further attacks for now.
Israel Intercepts Drone From Yemen Over Eilat Amid Houthi Missile Claims
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The Israeli Air Force said early Tuesday that it intercepted a drone originating from Yemen over southern Israel, and that the episode concluded without casualties.
In a post on X, the military said the incident occurred in the airspace above the Red Sea city of Eilat but did not identify which group it believed was responsible.
The Israeli military described the event as "concluded" and gave no further details on the drone's payload or intended target.
The development comes after the Iran-aligned Houthi militia in Yemen claimed responsibility for a separate attack on Israel on Monday that involved multiple missiles. The Houthis said this was a direct strike — their first against Israel since early April, around the time a ceasefire took effect in the wider Iran-linked conflict.
Analysts say the incident follows a recent exchange of fire between Israel and Iran. Both countries later announced they would refrain from additional strikes for the time being, a statement that appears aimed at de-escalation amid rising regional tensions.
What remains unclear: the specific launch site in Yemen, the group definitively behind the drone, and whether further related incidents will follow.
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