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Two more drones launched by Houthis intercepted over Eilat

By Emanuel Fabian 7 October 2025, 3:12 pm 1 Edit

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

Two more drones launched by the Houthis in Yemen were shot down by air defenses over Israel’s southernmost city of Eilat, the military says, after sirens sounded in the city.

There are no reports of injuries or damage.

Half an hour earlier, another Houthi drone was shot down over Eilat, according to the IDF, bringing the total to three.

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