Houthi drones target Israel amid Gaza tensions, attack fails

Israeli air defence systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over Haifa. (File/AFP)
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Updated 13 August 2025
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Houthi drones target Israel amid Gaza tensions, attack fails

DUBAI: The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for launching six drones toward Israel on Tuesday evening, targeting Haifa, the Negev Desert, Eilat, and Beersheba.

The Israeli military said at least one drone was intercepted off the coast of Eilat, while the others likely fell short. No damage or casualties were reported.

Though the attack failed, it highlights the Houthis’ continued efforts to project force beyond Yemen amid regional tensions linked to the Gaza conflict.


Iranian attacks on civilians won’t go unanswered, CENTCOM commander says

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Iranian attacks on civilians won’t go unanswered, CENTCOM commander says

  • Brad Cooper points to attack on thursday night when Iran fired seven drones at civilian, residential neighborhoods in ⁠Bahrain
The United States will respond to Iranian attacks on civilians throughout the ‌Middle East, ‌the leader ​of ‌the ⁠US ​Central Command, ⁠Brad Cooper, said on Friday.
Cooper said that Iran has attacked ⁠12 different countries since ‌the ‌US and ​Israel ‌launched strikes ‌on the Islamic Republic last week, including firing seven attack ‌drones at civilian, residential neighborhoods in ⁠Bahrain ⁠on Thursday night.
“This is unacceptable and will not go unanswered,” Cooper said in a statement.