Drone Attack from Yemen Injures 20 in Israel's Eilat

A drone launched from Yemen struck the southern Israeli city of Eilat on Wednesday, injuring 20 people, including two with serious shrapnel injuries. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the drone hit a shopping center in the Red Sea resort town, and attempts to intercept it were unsuccessful.

The Magen David Adom emergency medical service stated that 20 individuals were transported to Yoseftal Hospital, with two in serious condition.

Israeli media have described the incident as a Houthi strike, though the Yemeni group has not officially claimed responsibility.

This attack follows a similar incident on September 18, when an explosive drone launched by the Houthis struck a hotel entrance in Eilat, causing damage but no casualties.

In response to the recent attack, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that the "Houthi terrorists will learn the hard way" that "those who harm Israel will be harmed sevenfold."

The Houthis, an Iran-backed rebel group controlling parts of Yemen, have been launching missiles and drones toward Israel as acts of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

Israel has retaliated by bombing Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, including the Red Sea port of Hodeidah.