
IDF intercepts Houthi and Iraqi drones over southern Israel
On Monday, a blast in a residential high-rise building in Yavne, northeast of Ashdod, was confirmed to have been caused by a drone launched from Yemen.
On Monday, a blast in a residential high-rise building in Yavne, northeast of Ashdod, was confirmed to have been caused by a drone launched from Yemen.
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched multiple missiles and drones at Israel since October 7, 2023.
Take-offs and landings were briefly suspended at Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion International Airport due to the Yemeni threat.
The Israeli Air Force has been active in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, and now Yemen all within a few days showcasing the IAF’s ability to combat threats in every arena.
‘The purpose of the attack is to exact a heavy price for the attacks by the Houthis. If they continue to attack Israel, the attacks will increase,’ an Israeli official said.