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Houthis Launch Drone Attack on Israel; Military Intercepts Most

8/5/2025

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In a bold move, the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen launched a drone attack on Israel, striking military sites in Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Haifa. The Israeli military swiftly intercepted one missile and downed a drone near Bnei Netzarim. Despite the Houthis' persistent assaults, most of their projectiles have been thwarted or failed to reach their targets.

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In a bold move, the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen launched a drone attack on Israel, striking military sites in Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Haifa. The Israeli military swiftly intercepted one missile and downed a drone near Bnei Netzarim. Despite the Houthis' persistent assaults, most of their projectiles have been thwarted or failed to reach their targets.