Yemen-Launched Houthi Drone Injures Man at Israeli Ramon Airport

A drone launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants struck the arrivals hall of Ramon Airport near Eilat in southern Israel, injuring a 63-year-old man with shrapnel wounds. The drone evaded Israeli Air Force detection and hit the terminal, prompting the temporary closure of airspace and suspension of airport operations. The Israeli military intercepted three other drones launched in the same attack, which is seen as retaliation for Israel's recent killing of senior Houthi officials, including the head of their administration, in air strikes on Yemen. This attack marks the first Houthi strike on an Israeli strategic target since a missile hit Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport in May, intensifying the ongoing conflict tied to the Gaza war. Israel has conducted multiple retaliatory strikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen, targeting ports and infrastructure in response to the drone and missile attacks. The incident is under investigation, and Israeli officials have indicated a likely heavy retaliation against the Houthi militants soon.