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'Sirens, Smoke & Shelters': Houthi Drones Turn Israel's Eilat Into 'Frontline War Zone'

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Tensions flared in southern Israel as four Houthi drones were intercepted near Eilat within a single hour, marking one of the most intense barrages from Yemen-backed militants in recent weeks. The Israeli military confirmed no injuries but admitted prior air defence lapses. In response, bomb shelters have been rapidly deployed across Eilat’s public spaces. The attacks reignite fears of escalating regional conflict, especially as Houthi aggression grows amid the ongoing Gaza war. Watch