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Yemen-Launched Houthi Drone Damages Apartments in Yavne, Israel, No Injuries

Dec 9, 2024, 07:53 AM

A drone, reportedly launched from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, struck a residential building in the central Israeli city of Yavne, causing significant damage to several apartments including the destruction of a porch. No injuries were reported, despite the drone going undetected and no alerts or sirens being activated. Surveillance footage captured the moment of impact, and local residents reported seeing a drone in the area before the explosion. The Israeli military is investigating why the drone was not detected.