Houthi suicide drone strikes Israeli airport, injuring two people and forcing closure of airspace.
By World Israel News Staff
Israel’s second largest civilian airport was hit and damaged in a drone strike conducted by Yemeni terrorists Sunday afternoon.
Members of the Iranian-backed Ansar Allah terror group, better known as the Houthis, launched at least four suicide drone aircraft towards Israeli territory Sunday afternoon, the IDF said.
According to an army spokesperson, initially only three of the four drones were detected and shot down, with two of the three intercepted before they entered Israeli airspace.
No siren was sounded for the fourth drone, which struck the Ilan and Asaf Ramon International Airport – located 11 miles north of the southern city of Eilat – after the army’s Home Front Command had given the all-clear following the three drone intercepts.
The IDF said it is unclear why the warning system was not sounded for the fourth drone attack, adding that the incident is under investigation.
The drone strike scored a direct hit on the airport’s passenger hall, damaging the air travel hub and forcing its total evacuation.
At least two people were injured in the attack, according to Magen David Adom (MDA).
The victims were identified as a 63-year-old man, who was wounded by shrapnel from the drone explosion, and a 52-year-old woman, who was injured in a fall while seeking cover during the attack. Both are listed in light condition.
Hezam al-Asad, a spokesman for the Houthis, said that the group is preparing additional, more significant attacks against Israel, without directly taking responsibility for Sunday’s strike.
“The real revenge hasn’t even started yet,” al-Asad tweeted. “What awaits you will be much harder.”
Following the attack, the IDF ordered the closure of the airspace around the airport, halting both departing and arriving flights.
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