In a rare and deadly drone strike on Israel, claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, one person was killed when a drone slipped through Israel’s air defense system and hit a building near a US embassy annex in Tel Aviv. The drone, named ‘Yafa’ according to the Iran-backed Yemeni movement’s spokesman, Yahya Saree, was said to be capable of bypassing the enemy’s interception systems.
This incident marks a concerning escalation in tensions between Israel and the Houthi rebels, who have been engaged in ongoing conflict in Yemen. The attack has raised questions about the effectiveness of Israel’s air defense systems in protecting against drone threats.
As the situation continues to develop, it remains to be seen how Israel will respond to this attack and what implications it may have for the wider region. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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