ALBAWABA- Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a new wave of drone attacks on Israel, striking what it described as “sensitive and strategic targets” including Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Ramon Airport in southern Israel, and a site in Dimona.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the attacks, carried out with multiple drones over two consecutive days, “achieved their objectives successfully.” He added that the operations were part of the group’s escalating campaign in support of Gaza.
The Israeli army acknowledged the strikes, saying most drones were intercepted before reaching their targets.
However, videos circulating online showed visible damage inside Ramon Airport’s departure hall, where several passengers were reportedly injured.
The incident raised questions about Israel’s air defense systems, as no sirens were activated during one of the attacks.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted that a drone was detected but not classified as hostile, allowing it to bypass interception systems. An “extensive investigation” has been launched, according to the Israeli Air Force.
The escalation follows Israel’s unprecedented airstrikes on Yemen last week, which killed the Houthi-run government’s prime minister, nine ministers, and wounded dozens of senior political and military officials.
The strike marked the deadliest Israeli attack on the Houthis in the past two years, prompting vows of retaliation from the group.
Ramon Airport, which primarily serves Eilat on the Red Sea, temporarily closed its southern airspace after the attack before reopening 90 minutes later.
