US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Israel says a Houthi drone from Yemen has hit near its southern airport, halting flights
The Houthi drone strike injured two people and forced a temporary closure of Ramon Airport, marking a rare breach of Israel's southern air defenses amid escalating regional tensions.
- A Houthi drone from Yemen struck the passenger terminal at Ramon Airport, injuring eight people lightly, including three suffering from anxiety.
- The IDF intercepted over 98% of approximately 150 Houthi drones launched toward Israel since the beginning of the conflict.
- Hanan Ginat, head of the Eilot Regional Council, stated, 'Fortunately, the incident ended without fatalities,' noting the lack of alerts in the area.
- The incident is under investigation by Air Force Commander Maj. and reflects concerns about the defense system's effectiveness.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
116 Articles
116 Articles
Israel airport reopens after getting hit by Houthi drone
A drone launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen struck Israel’s Ramon Airport on Sunday. Damage was limited, and flights resumed within hours after being shut down, The Associated Press reported. Israel’s national emergency service said two people sustained injuries from shrapnel. This comes after Israeli strikes on Yemen in August that killed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahwai, among other officials. Houthis started firing missiles into Israel fo…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources116
Leaning Left37Leaning Right13Center37Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left, 42% Center
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources are Center
43% Left
L 43%
C 42%
15%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
