Rescuers say at least 20 people have been injured in southern Israel after the Israeli military reported a drone was launched from Yemen. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the drone struck Eilat, a popular resort town on the Red Sea coast, despite interception attempts.
Twenty individuals were transported to Yoseftal Hospital, including two men with serious limb injuries. The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the drone strike, denoting it as part of a broader campaign against Israeli 'enemy targets.'
Israeli TV showcased live footage of the attack as smoke billowed from the area, and social media revealed moments before the strike, with a drone disappearing behind buildings. The IDF, in its response, indicated that troops and police were deployed to assist in evacuating the area, alongside a helicopter to transport the injured.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed wishes for the recovery of the injured and warned that the attackers would face severe consequences. The Houthi group, which controls parts of Yemen, has intensified its military actions towards Israel, linking its operations to support for Palestine amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. This incident represents a significant escalation, continuing a trend of Houthi assaults targeting Israeli locations and vessels in the Red Sea.
Twenty individuals were transported to Yoseftal Hospital, including two men with serious limb injuries. The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the drone strike, denoting it as part of a broader campaign against Israeli 'enemy targets.'
Israeli TV showcased live footage of the attack as smoke billowed from the area, and social media revealed moments before the strike, with a drone disappearing behind buildings. The IDF, in its response, indicated that troops and police were deployed to assist in evacuating the area, alongside a helicopter to transport the injured.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed wishes for the recovery of the injured and warned that the attackers would face severe consequences. The Houthi group, which controls parts of Yemen, has intensified its military actions towards Israel, linking its operations to support for Palestine amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. This incident represents a significant escalation, continuing a trend of Houthi assaults targeting Israeli locations and vessels in the Red Sea.
