Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Tel Aviv, leaving one person dead. The attack was carried out with a new drone called ‘Yafa’ that can bypass interception systems. The rebels have been launching drone and missile strikes to show solidarity with Palestinians.
The Israeli police reported a powerful explosion in Tel Aviv, resulting in one death and injuries. The Israeli army stated that it was caused by a drone, detected but not intercepted due to human error. The Houthis have threatened to expand military operations until the aggression stops.
The rebels have previously targeted Eilat in Israel but this is the first attack on Tel Aviv. They declared it an unsafe area and vowed to continue targeting sensitive military and security locations in response to Israeli actions in Gaza. Another incident involved a container ship hit by projectiles off the coast of Yemen, likely by the Houthis.
Houthi attacks have led to some shipping companies avoiding the Red Sea route, causing disruptions in global trade. Egypt’s Suez Canal reported a drop in revenues due to Red Sea shipping disturbances.
