Drone Strikes Ashkelon, Israel, Causes Fire

On Tuesday, drones launched from Yemen and Lebanon targeted southern Israel, with one drone striking an open area in Ashkelon, igniting a fire but causing no injuries. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the drone from Yemen, linked to the Houthi militia, aligns with ongoing Iranian support for attacks on Israel amid escalating regional tensions. Concurrently, another drone from Lebanon fell in the Nahariya area, damaging a train and a private car, though no injuries were reported. Israel police and fire services responded promptly to both incidents, highlighting the ongoing threats posed by hostile aerial incursions. The IDF has previously conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, underlining the militia's role as an Iranian proxy. These attacks are part of a broader pattern of aggression following Hamas's recent incursions into Israel.