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Israeli Air Force Intercepts Houthi Drone Today; Netanyahu Orders Destruction of Houthi Infrastructure Targeting Ashkelon and Tel Aviv

Dec 23, 2024, 04:55 PM

The Israeli Air Force intercepted a drone launched from Yemen earlier today before it could enter Israeli airspace, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The drone was shot down without triggering any air raid sirens, as per standard protocol. Following this incident, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he has ordered the IDF to target and destroy the infrastructure of the Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen. This directive comes in response to recent missile attacks by the Houthis on Israel, which included claims of two drone strikes aimed at military targets in Ashkelon and Tel Aviv. Netanyahu's orders reflect an escalation in military actions against the Houthis, who have been increasingly active in the region.