A drone launched from Yemen struck Eilat Wednesday, wounding at least 22 people, local medics reported.
The Israeli military confirmed air defences failed to intercept the drone along the Red Sea coast.
Authorities have not confirmed whether injuries came from the drone or an interceptor.
Police Secure Crash Zone
Bomb disposal teams examined the drone debris while police warned residents to avoid the area.
Authorities advised the public not to touch remnants that might contain explosives.
The Israeli military asked citizens to follow Home Front Command safety instructions issued on Telegram.
Emergency medical services reported two people suffered serious injuries, and others sustained minor wounds.
Escalating Regional Tensions
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility, framing the attack as support for Palestinians.
Houthis have targeted Red Sea shipping lanes since November 2023, forcing companies to reroute vessels around South Africa.
Israel and the United States retaliated with airstrikes in Yemen, killing senior Houthi leaders and striking infrastructure.
The Houthis vowed vengeance after Israel killed their prime minister and nearly half of his cabinet.
