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Houthis Claim Drone Attack on Eilat; IDF Intercepts Missiles

3/29/2026

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The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for March 28, 2026 drone attack on Eilat.
They said they launched cruise missiles and drones at military targets in southern Israel.
Israeli Defense Forces reported intercepting a cruise missile and shooting down one drone over Eilat.
Sirens alerted residents, and police responded to two sites near Eilat where fragments landed.
No injuries were reported, and this marked the fifth attack since midnight.

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The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for March 28, 2026 drone attack on Eilat.
They said they launched cruise missiles and drones at military targets in southern Israel.
Israeli Defense Forces reported intercepting a cruise missile and shooting down one drone over Eilat.
Sirens alerted residents, and police responded to two sites near Eilat where fragments landed.
No injuries were reported, and this marked the fifth attack since midnight.