Israel's Ramon Airport Reopens After Yemen Houthi Drone Strike

Ramon Airport near Eilat, Israel, resumed full operations after a temporary shutdown caused by a drone strike launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthi group. The drone struck the arrivals hall, injuring two people with shrapnel and causing panic among others. The Israeli Air Force detected the drone but did not initially identify it as hostile, leading to a failure to activate interception and alert systems. After thorough safety and security inspections, the airport reopened for both departures and arrivals, with airlines Israir and Arkia confirming no damage to aircraft and passenger safety. The attack marks a significant escalation in Houthi attempts to strike Israeli targets in solidarity with Palestinians, following Israel's recent killing of senior Houthi officials. Israel has responded with military actions against Houthi positions in Yemen, underscoring the ongoing regional tensions and threats to critical infrastructure like Ramon Airport.