Late Sunday, Israels Air Force intercepted a drone launched by Yemens Houthi forces toward Eilat, the Red Sea resort city popular with international visitors. This was the second hostile aerial attack of the day.
Sirens sounded over Eilat as the unmanned aircraft approached, triggering alerts about potential falling shrapnel. Police reported that officers are searching the area and, so far, no casualties have been confirmed.
Earlier on Sunday, Houthi forces fired a missile toward central Israel before dawn, claiming it targeted sensitive sites. Israels air defenses intercepted the projectile, preventing any reported damage.
These incidents underscore heightened regional tensions and the expanding reach of the Houthis beyond Yemens borders. For Eilat and other Red Sea hubs, such attacks not only threaten civilian safety but also raise concerns about the security of maritime routes critical to global trade.
As events continue to unfold, the swift interception capabilities of Israels military highlight the ongoing arms competition in the region. Young global citizens tracking these developments will be watching how diplomatic responses and defense strategies evolve in the days ahead.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
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Yemen's Houthis launch drone attack on Israel's Eilat: Israeli army
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