A drone from Yemen hit the Israeli city of Eilat on Wednesday, September 24, leaving at least 20 people injured, including two in serious condition. Officials said it is still unclear if the injuries came directly from the drone or from interception efforts during the strike.

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed previous drone and missile attacks on Israel, saying they act in support of Palestinians in Gaza. In most earlier attacks, Israel managed to intercept the drones or missiles, leading to little or no damage and no deaths, as per the report by Wion news.

Israel drone attack response

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed they tried to intercept the missile and immediately sent troops and police to Eilat after the strike. The Magen David Adom rescue service said their teams evacuated the wounded to a hospital, adding that two victims suffered serious shrapnel wounds, as stated by the reports.

Houthi drone strikes on Israel

The IDF also said a helicopter was used for evacuations and warned residents to stay in shelters for 10 minutes after alerts. Israel has already retaliated with airstrikes on Yemen in response to earlier Houthi attacks.

If this strike is confirmed as a Houthi operation, it would be one of their most damaging attacks in terms of casualties. In comparison, a July 2024 drone strike in Tel Aviv killed one person and hurt ten others. Earlier this month, another Houthi strike near Eilat’s Ramon Airport left one person injured, as stated by Wion news report.

FAQs

Q1. Who carried out the drone attack on Eilat, Israel?

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen are suspected of launching the drone that hit Eilat, though Israel is still confirming.

Q2. How many people were injured in the Eilat drone strike?

At least 20 people were injured in the Eilat attack, with two in serious condition, according to Israeli officials.