In brief
A drone launched from Yemen by the Houthi militant group struck Israel’s Ramon International Airport, injuring one person and forcing the closure of airspace over southern Israel. The attack is part of an escalation following an Israeli airstrike in Yemen that killed senior Houthi officials. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterates a push in Gaza City amidst stalled negotiations.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A drone launched from Yemen by the Houthi militant group hit Israel’s southern airport, Ramon International, prompting the closure of airspace and halting flights, according to the Israeli military. One person was lightly injured by shrapnel from the drone, which was part of multiple drones launched by the Houthis, with some intercepted before entering Israeli airspace. The attack comes amid rising tensions following an Israeli airstrike that killed the Houthi Prime Minister in Sanaa. In a social media statement, Houthi officials celebrated the strike and warned foreign nationals to avoid Israeli airports.The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue military operations in Gaza City, despite negotiations with Hamas showing limited progress. Efforts to relocate civilians from Gaza have also been complicated, with claims of around 100,000 people leaving, countered by reports from international organizations. Fighting persists with airstrikes reportedly killing 13 Palestinians as Israel targets specific militant areas, while ongoing hostilities raise concerns about further regional instability.
