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Deadly Drone Attack in Tel Aviv Kills 1, Injures 10 Near U.S. Embassy; Houthis Claim Responsibility

Jul 19, 2024, 07:11 AM

A deadly drone attack struck central Tel Aviv early Friday morning, resulting in one fatality and at least 10 injuries, including lightly wounded individuals. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen claimed responsibility for the attack, identifying the drone used as the 'Yaffa'. The explosion occurred near the U.S. Embassy branch office around 4AM local time, raising regional security concerns. Israeli authorities reported that no warning sirens were sounded, and the incident is under investigation by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), who cited human error as a factor. The Magen David Adom ambulance service responded to the scene. The Houthis have threatened further attacks on Israel, declaring Tel Aviv an unsafe area.