The attack of drones launched by Militants Houthi in Yemen temporarily turned off Ramon Airport in South Israel on Sunday and raised new concerns about the country’s air capacities. The strike that injured two people meant a rare direct intervention on Israeli soil and revealed vulnerability in Israeli systems and warning systems.
The incident follows the escalating hostility between Israel and Iranian groups throughout the region, while Houthis promises to intensify his attacks in response to the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
How did the Israeli defense system fail?
According to a statement issued by the Israeli army of late Sunday, initial investigation revealed that the Air Force detected incoming drones, but could not classify it as an enemy goal.
“There is no indication of a technical failure,” the statement read.
“The incident is in extensive review to determine why the system did not induce warnings.”
As a result, the warning sirens were not activated in time, so civilians and airport authorities were unprepared for strike.
At the beginning of the day, the army announced that they had captured two other drones running from Yemen before entering the Israeli airspace.
Who are Houthis and why do they focus on Israel?
The Houthi Movement, Iran supported by militia based in Yemen, carries out attacks on Israel and commercial vessels in the Red Sea shortly after the war between Israel and Hamas began in Gaza in October 2023.
Houthi Yahya Saree spokesman required responsibility for Sunday attack and warned against other strikes:
“The Yemeni armed forces confirm that they will escalate their military operations and will not return from the support of Gaza, regardless of the consequences. All Airports in Israel will be dangerous and constantly targeted.”
The group says its operation is put on pressure on Israel to end its offensive in Gaza and allow greater humanitarian aid to the enclave.
What damage did the Houth Drone blow?
Houthi Drone hit the Personal Terminal at Ramon Airport, the second Israeli airport after Ben Gurion near Tel Aviv.
Israeli emergency medical service announced that a 63 -year -old man suffered shrapnel wounds, but remained conscious, while a 52 -year -old woman suffered injuries during the fall during the attack. Both were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The airport authorities confirmed that the flights were temporarily stopped, but later restored normal operations.
How did Israel react?
The attack increased the tension in the region after several attempts at Houthi Stikes earlier in the week.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel condemned the attack and promised a strong military reaction:
“Houthis are shooting again on Israel. We are hitting violently back,” Katz said on Thursday in a television statement.
The strike comes only a few weeks after the Israeli targeted killing of several older Houthi leaders, including the Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Al-Rawi, signals an expanding conflict that now stretches outside Gaz and Lebanon on the Arabian Peninsula.
Why is this incident significant?
The Sunday attack was the second time this year, when militants Houthi disrupted Israeli airport operations. In May, the missile strike briefly closed Ben Gurion airport after Israeli defensive systems could not capture him.
The latest incident raises questions about the reliability of the highly advanced network of Israel’s air defense, including Iron Dome and other capture systems, especially when the country faces current threats from multiple queues.
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