Houthis Launch Multiple Drone Attacks Intercepted Over Israel's Eilat

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that multiple drones launched by Yemen's Houthi forces were intercepted over the southern Israeli city of Eilat, triggering air-raid sirens due to the risk of falling shrapnel, but causing no injuries or damage. Earlier in the day, a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward central Israel was also intercepted, resulting in sirens and the temporary halting of flights at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. The Houthis have claimed these attacks, citing Israeli actions in Gaza and retaliatory strikes against their capital, Sanaa. These attacks follow a series of missile and drone strikes by the Houthis since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led assault on Israel, which have led to Israeli retaliatory strikes targeting senior Houthi officials. The Israeli military continues to maintain defensive measures to protect civilians from these ongoing threats. There was no immediate comment from the Houthis following the latest drone interceptions.