Houthi Drone Hits Ramon Airport in Southern Israel, Briefly Shuts Airspace
A Houthi drone struck the arrivals hall at Ramon Airport in southern Israel on Sunday, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Airports Authority. The IDF said no sirens were activated during the attack, an unusual occurrence in a country known for its layered missile and drone defense systems. Most Houthi drones fired from Yemen have been intercepted before reaching Israel, making this strike a rare incident. Officials said the attack is under review as security forces assess the breach in defense. Following the strike, airspace over Ramon Airport was briefly closed, suspending aircraft traffic for about 90 minutes. The airport has since reopened, the Israel Airports Authority confirmed. Ramon Airport, located near Eilat at Israel’s southern tip, is one of the country’s few international airports and serves as a key gateway for both domestic and foreign […]