• A drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck Ramon Airport near Eilat.
• The attack resulted in airspace shutdown and injuries to one individual.
• The airport resumed operations after safety checks were completed.
• The Houthis claimed responsibility for the drone strike, calling it a "qualitative military operation."
• This incident marks a significant escalation in drone warfare directed at Israel.

A drone fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels breached Israel's air defenses, striking Ramon International Airport located near the resort city of Eilat. This attack led to a temporary shutdown of the airspace over the airport, with reports confirming that at least one individual suffered light injuries due to shrapnel, according to Indiatimes and Reuters.

Following the incident, the Israeli Airports Authority halted all takeoffs and landings, temporarily suspending operations at the airport for safety checks. Operations resumed a few hours later once compliance with international civil aviation standards was confirmed, as reported by Reuters and Al Jazeera.

The Israeli military reported that most drones launched by the Houthis were intercepted prior to entering Israeli territory, but one managed to hit the arrivals hall, creating significant damage. Video footage captured smoke rising from the terminal, indicating that the damage could have been severe, according to Los Angeles Times and CBS News.

The Houthis praised the drone strike as a "unique qualitative military operation," asserting the volatility of security around enemy airports and urging foreign nationals to avoid them. This escalation in drone attacks follows recent Israeli airstrikes in Yemen, which resulted in the deaths of Houthi officials, including their prime minister, reflecting a significant uptick in hostilities, as noted by Africanews and Reuters.