{"id":3948,"date":"2025-09-08T07:52:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T07:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cradior.com\/?p=3948"},"modified":"2025-09-08T07:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T07:52:15","slug":"houthi-drone-attack-israel-ramon-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cradior.com\/?p=3948","title":{"rendered":"Yemen\u2019s Houthi Rebels Launch Drone Attack, Striking Israel\u2019s Ramon International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Eilat, Israel \u2014 Sept. 8, 2025.<\/strong> Yemen\u2019s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Ramon International Airport<\/strong> in southern Israel, an incident that briefly halted flights and heightened regional tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Israeli authorities, several drones were launched toward the airport near Eilat early Monday. Defense forces intercepted some of them, but at least one drone managed to breach the country\u2019s air defenses and struck near the runway. The blast damaged parts of the facility and forced the evacuation of passengers. Officials confirmed there were no fatalities, though a number of travelers sustained minor injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Houthi Claim of Responsibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a televised statement, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree described the strike as retaliation for what he called Israel\u2019s \u201ccontinued aggression and blockade in the region.\u201d He warned that more attacks on \u201cstrategic sites\u201d<\/strong> could follow if tensions escalate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have previously targeted Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. However, the attack on Ramon marks one of the group\u2019s boldest moves against Israel itself, expanding the scope of the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disruption to Air Travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Israel Airports Authority said Ramon Airport was shut down for several hours as security teams swept the grounds. Flights were suspended, diverted, or delayed, affecting hundreds of passengers. Normal operations later resumed under heightened security measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional Reactions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The attack immediately drew international concern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n