Houthis claim drone attack on Israel

By Emanuel Fabian

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7 April 2025, 7:45 pm

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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

A demonstrator carries a mock drone during a rally in support of Palestinians during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, in the Houthi-run Yemeni capital of Sanaa, February 23, 2024. 'Samad 4' is written on the mock drone's side. (Mohammed Huwais/AFP)

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen take responsibility for launching a drone at Israel this evening, claiming to have had their sights on a “military target” in the Tel Aviv area.

According to the IDF, the drone was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force before crossing the border into Israel.

Since March 18, when the IDF resumed its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis in Yemen have launched at least 10 ballistic missiles and two drones at Israel.

The Houthis also claim to have targeted two US destroyers in the Red Sea with several missiles and drones.