A drone launched from Yemen struck Eilat on Wednesday, wounding at least 22 people, local medics confirmed.
Israeli forces admitted air defences failed to intercept the drone before it hit the Red Sea city.
The IDF urged residents to follow Home Front Command instructions and stay alert for further updates.
Authorities Warn Residents to Avoid Crash Site
Police in Eilat deployed bomb disposal experts to examine the drone’s remnants for possible explosives.
They ordered the public to avoid the area and not touch debris scattered at the scene.
Emergency services reported two people sustained serious injuries, while the rest suffered only minor wounds.
Conflict in Yemen Expands Regional Risks
Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed repeated drone and missile launches against Israel since the Gaza war began.
The group also targeted Red Sea shipping, forcing companies to divert vessels on costly detours.
Israel and the US carried out retaliatory strikes on Yemeni targets, killing Houthi leaders and damaging infrastructure.
