Drone Strike By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Kills 1 Person And Wounds At Least 10 In Tel Aviv

An Iranian-made drone sent by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck Israel on Friday, leaving one person dead and at least 10 wounded in a neighborhood near the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv.

The aerial strike rumbled through the center of the city, causing shrapnel to rain down and spreading shards of glass over a large radius. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack and Israel’s military said it believed the drone — an Iranian Samad-3 upgraded to travel long distances — originated in Yemen.

“We are holding an investigation today and in the coming days to understand exactly from where the threat was fired and what are the needed responses to defend the country and what are the attacking responses against who is threatening the state of Israel,” said Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a spokesperson for Israel’s military.

The Houthis have launched drones and missiles toward Israel throughout the country’s war with Hamas. But until Friday, all were intercepted by either Israel or Western allies with forces stationed in the region.

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