A UAV launched from Yemen struck near a central tourist area in Eilat on Wednesday, leaving 24 people injured, including two in serious condition who were transferred to Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva.
One person was moderately injured, while the remainder sustained minor injuries or were treated for anxiety. All victims were evacuated by Magen David Adom (MDA) teams to Yoseftal Hospital in the city.
The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack. The drone went undetected by Israel’s air defense systems until it approached the city’s shores and was first identified by Home Front Command systems. Attempts to intercept the UAV with two missiles failed, and at a certain point, no additional interceptors could be launched due to its low altitude. The IDF continues to investigate the incident.
MDA paramedic Eyal Dadon described the response: “As soon as we heard the alert, we entered a protected area according to Home Front Command instructions. Reports soon came in about a hit. Large MDA forces—including ambulances, intensive care units, and rapid response teams—were dispatched. There was a fire at the scene, which firefighters extinguished, and we set up a casualty collection point. About 20 people received on-site treatment, including two seriously injured with severe shrapnel wounds. All were evacuated while conscious.”
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