Overview

• On August 4, Israeli air defenses intercepted a hostile drone launched from Yemen over Bnei Netzarim and activated sirens in the southern town.
• The military said the drone was destroyed with no reported injuries or damage.
• Houthi spokesperson Yahya Sarea claimed the group deployed three drones targeting military facilities in Tel Aviv and Ashkelon and the port city of Eilat.
• This interception follows a campaign of Houthi missile and drone strikes against Israel and Red Sea shipping that began in November 2023.
• The Houthis said their attacks will persist in solidarity with Palestinians until aggression on Gaza stops and the blockade ends.