TEL AVIV, Israel — A Houthi drone launched from Yemen struck Ramon International Airport, disrupting air operations and injuring one individual from shrapnel. The Israeli military reported multiple drone launches, with some intercepted before reaching the target. The incident is part of escalating hostilities following an Israeli strike that killed high-ranking Houthi officials.
Houthi media claimed responsibility, calling the attack a significant military operation, while they promised to intensify their assaults, targeting Israeli and international interests.
Since the recent turn of events, drone attacks have escalated, utilizing more sophisticated technology and types of munitions that could challenge Israel's defense systems. The Ramon Airport, which only opened in 2019, now finds itself on the frontline of the ongoing conflict amid continued military pressure in Gaza City from Israeli forces.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed the commitment to fight terrorist threats from Gaza while negotiations with Hamas remain stalled. Humanitarian concerns grow as civilian casualties rise dramatically in ongoing strikes against Gaza, with local sources reporting over 64,000 deaths, including a significant number of women and children. Efforts to evacuate civilians have faced skepticism regarding the safety of available routes.
Despite ongoing conflict, there remains a flicker of potential for dialogue aimed at creating a ceasefire, with Hamas willing to negotiate under certain conditions, though the Israeli government has not yet responded adequately to recent proposals.
