STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IDF Intercepts Houthi-Launched Drone Over Eilat

Jun 08, 2026 07:28 PM CT Eilat, Israel Houthis,IDF,drone,interception,Eilat,proxy warfare

Summary

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the interception of a drone over Eilat, identified as having been launched by Yemen's Houthis. This incident represents a continuation of cross-border proxy attacks targeting southern Israel, testing Israeli air defense capabilities without indicating a major escalation in intensity.

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Israel NEUTRAL

IDF confirmed the downing of the drone and reported sirens in Western Galilee triggered by a separate Hezbollah drone.

Houthis NEUTRAL

Launched a drone targeting Eilat, which was intercepted by Israeli defenses.

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