All articles tagged with #eilat
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
At least 20 people were injured in Eilat, Israel, after a drone launched from Yemen, believed to be linked to Houthi forces, crashed in the city, causing damage and injuries, amid ongoing regional tensions and conflicts involving Yemen, Israel, and Gaza.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
A drone launched from Yemen struck the Israeli resort town of Eilat, injuring 20 people, in what is believed to be a Houthi attack, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict involving Yemen, Iran, and Israel.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
A drone launched from Yemen by the Houthi group crashed in Eilat, Israel, causing material damage but no casualties, amid ongoing tensions and retaliatory strikes in the region.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
A Houthi-launched drone crashed into a hotel in Eilat, Israel, causing damage but no casualties, amid increased drone attacks from Yemen-based Houthis, with Israel conducting military operations to counter these threats.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for military operations targeting an Israeli ship in the Gulf of Aden and military targets in Eilat, Israel, in response to an Israeli airstrike on Khan Yunis. The US Central Command reported intercepting Houthi drones and vessels in the Red Sea, citing imminent threats to US and coalition forces. The Houthis have been conducting attacks in solidarity with Palestinians affected by Israel's actions in Gaza.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Yemen's Houthi militia claims to have successfully targeted a military site in Israel's port city of Eilat with a new ballistic missile named 'Palestine,' in solidarity with Palestinians fighting in Gaza.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NDTV
Israel deployed its ship-mounted C-Dome defense system for the first time against a suspicious aerial target near Eilat, using the same interceptor as the Iron Dome. The system successfully intercepted the target, which entered Israeli airspace, with no reported injuries or damage. The IDF did not confirm if the target was a drone but stated that this was the first operational use of C-Dome, mounted on Sa'ar 6-class corvettes, to defend against potential threats.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
A hostile aircraft infiltrated Israeli territory from Jordan, causing minor damage to a building in Eilat with no reported casualties. Iran-backed Iraqi terrorists have reportedly claimed responsibility for the incident, which triggered intrusion alerts in the area. This is not the first time such incidents have occurred, with previous alerts in November and an interception in late October.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Eilat, a major tourist destination in Israel, has seen its tourism industry collapse following a Hamas attack, leading to the evacuation of 60,000 Israelis to the city. The influx of evacuees has strained the city's resources, while local businesses, reliant on tourism, have suffered. Efforts are being made to revive the tourism industry, including government aid and advertising campaigns, but the future remains uncertain as the war continues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Press TV
Yemen's Armed Forces have launched a ballistic missile strike against the city of Eilat in support of Palestinians in Gaza, in response to the Israeli regime's war and siege on the territory. The strikes are seen as a religious and humanitarian duty towards the oppressed Palestinian people, and the Yemeni military has vowed to continue operations until the aggression stops and the siege on Gaza is lifted.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi movement claimed responsibility for firing ballistic missiles at Israel's Eilat, prompting the Israeli military to activate its "Arrow" aerial defense system. The Houthis stated that they will continue military operations until Israel ends its offensive in Gaza, while the US has intensified efforts to counter the Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. This marks the second time Israel has utilized its Arrow-3 defense system against missile launches from the Houthis, with discussions arising about the implications for warfare in the Middle East.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Blasts were heard in Israel's southernmost city of Eilat, with the IDF intercepting two suspicious aerial targets in the Red Sea area. The possibility of a false identification is being investigated, and no intrusion into Israeli territory was detected.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Israeli survivors from the October 7 Hamas massacre in the collective communities known as kibbutzim are now facing a new threat in the Red Sea resort town of Eilat, as they shelter in hotels along the beaches. The Iran-backed Houthis have launched missile and drone attacks against Israel, causing fear and trauma among the survivors. The displaced residents are also mourning their dead and campaigning for the release of loved ones held hostage by Hamas. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with calls for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. The survivors in Eilat are struggling to cope with the trauma and uncertainty, while hoping for the safe return of their loved ones.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Israel's military responded to a drone strike on the southern Israeli city of Eilat by launching a strike on the group responsible, which they did not identify. The incident follows a series of attacks from the region since the Israeli fighting with Gaza's Hamas militants began on October 7. The Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen claimed responsibility for firing ballistic missiles at Israeli targets, including military targets in Eilat. Israel's military intercepted a missile near the Red Sea and a suspicious target in the Negev desert. The drone strike caused light damage, and Israel has increased its naval presence in the Red Sea.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
Israel has increased its air defenses in the Red Sea area, deploying Navy missile boats, following missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. The attacks targeted Israel's southernmost city, Eilat, which has seen an influx of evacuees from areas near the Gaza Strip and the Lebanese border. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed multiple layers of air defenses in the area and warned of a potential response to the attacks. The US military, also present in the region, intercepted Houthi missiles and drones heading for Israel two weeks ago. Israel accuses the Houthis of acting under Iranian orders to divert attention from the conflict with Hamas in Gaza.