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Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for three drone attacks on Israel, including Eilat and a Negev military site. Israel intercepted one UAV with no reported damage. The group vowed to continue strikes until Gaza's siege ends. Most Houthi-launched projectiles have been intercepted or missed targets.

Key Points: Houthis Claim Three Drone Attacks on Israel Amid Gaza War

  • Houthis target Eilat port and Negev military site
  • Israel intercepts one drone with no casualties
  • Group vows more attacks until Gaza siege lifts
  • Most Houthi strikes intercepted or miss targets
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Yemen's Houthis claim three drone attacks on Israel

Yemen's Houthis target Eilat and Negev with drones, vowing more strikes until Gaza siege ends. Israel intercepts one UAV.

"The Houthis will continue launching missile and drone attacks toward Israel until the aggression on Gaza stops. – Yahya Sarea, Houthi Spokesperson"

Sanaa, July 16

Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for launching three drone attacks toward Israel, one targeting Eilat port and the two others a "military target" in the Negev region.

The Houthis will continue launching missile and drone attacks toward Israel until "the aggression on Gaza stops and the blockade is lifted," Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Israeli military said in a statement that it had intercepted a drone launched by Houthis toward its Red Sea city of Eilat.

"The IAF (Israel Air Force) intercepted a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) that was launched from Yemen," said the Israeli military.

There were no reports of injuries or damage as a result of the attack. Meanwhile, there has been no official Israeli report concerning the Houthi attacks on Negev, southern Israel, Xinhua news agency reported.

Houthi forces have fired dozens of missiles and drones toward Israel since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023, citing solidarity with the Palestinians. Most of the projectiles have been intercepted or have missed their targets. In response, Israel has carried out a series of strikes on ports and other infrastructure in Yemen.

In response, Israel has carried out a series of strikes on ports and other infrastructure in Yemen, Xinhua news agency reported.

Earlier on July 10, Yemen's Houthi military spokesperson said that the group had launched a ballistic missile towards Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel, which was reportedly intercepted by Israel's defence systems.

- IANS

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Priya N
The situation is so complex 😔 As an Indian, I feel for the Palestinian civilians but also worry about how these attacks might escalate regional tensions. Our government is right to focus on bringing back Indian workers from conflict zones safely.
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Arjun K
Israel's defense systems are impressive - intercepting drones from so far away! But at what cost? The money spent on these systems could feed millions. India should learn from this to strengthen our own defenses while maintaining our humanitarian values.
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Sarah B
While I understand the Houthis' stance, continuous attacks only harden Israel's position. There has to be a better way to show solidarity. India's historical support for Palestine should be balanced with practical diplomacy in today's complex scenario.
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Vikram M
The article mentions no casualties - thank God for that. But we must remember every attack creates fear among ordinary citizens. India has shown the world how to handle terrorism - maybe our experience could help mediate here?
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Kavya N
Honestly, the media should focus more on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza rather than just reporting these attacks. As an Indian watching from afar, I want to understand the root causes, not just the symptoms of this conflict.

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