<p>Thick smoke was seen rising near a southern Israeli airport on Sunday (Sep 7) after a drone strike by the Houthis rebels in Yemen struck the region, according to the Israeli military. Following the attack, the airspace was briefly closed and flight operations were halted. Authorities said that the Houthis launched multiple drones, some of which were intercepted. At least one drone hit close to the Ramon International Airport near the southern Israeli city of Eilat.</p><p>In a statement, the Israeli military said, “The IAF intercepted three UAVs launched from Yemen, two of which were intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory. Sirens were sounded in southern Israel.”</p><p>Dramatic visuals from the incident were shared on social media, showing thick black plumes of smoke rising near the airport following the strike.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Security forces are responding to reports of an explosive drone impact at Ramon Airport in southern Israel, north of Eilat.<br><br>The reports come after the military said it shot down three drones from Yemen. <a href="https://t.co/Y7uqLNAbDi">pic.twitter.com/Y7uqLNAbDi</a></p>&mdash; Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) <a href="https://twitter.com/manniefabian/status/1964658174189051964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>This comes as the conflict between Israel and Yemen after Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and 11 other senior officials were killed in Israeli air strikes two weeks earlier. Following the leader’s death, the Houthis vowed to escalate their attacks on Israel and on its vessels passing through a crucial Red Sea shipping route off Yemen.</p><p>The recent attack comes months after a Houthi missile struck near Israel’s main airport. Following the strike, four people were injured and several airlines cancelled their flights to Israel for months. In retaliation, Israel later targeted the main airport in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa.</p><p>In the recent attacks, Houthi rebels have used cluster munitions in attacks on Israel. These weapons open up with smaller explosives and can be harder to intercept.</p><p>Meanwhile, Israeli forces have expanded their military operations in Gaza City as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government moves ahead with its takeover plan. Amid the heightened attacks in the territory, the Israeli military has urged residents to move to safer locations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Dramatic visuals from the incident were shared on social media, showing thick black plumes of smoke rising near the airport following the strike.

Thick smoke was seen rising near a southern Israeli airport on Sunday (Sep 7) after a drone strike by the Houthis rebels in Yemen struck the region, according to the Israeli military. Following the attack, the airspace was briefly closed and flight operations were halted. Authorities said that the Houthis launched multiple drones, some of which were intercepted. At least one drone hit close to the Ramon International Airport near the southern Israeli city of Eilat. In a statement, the Israeli military said, “The IAF intercepted three UAVs launched from Yemen, two of which were intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory. Sirens were sounded in southern Israel.” Dramatic visuals from the incident were shared on social media, showing thick black plumes of smoke rising near the airport following the strike.

<p>Dramatic visuals from the incident were shared on social media, showing thick black plumes of smoke rising near the airport following the strike.</p>

Houthi drone strike near Israeli Airport; fight operations briefly halted – What we know

<p>When you are packing stuff to board a flight, be sure to choose the contents wisely. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>An American family caused panic at main airport in Israel recently when they packed a dangerous thing. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Well, it was an unexploded shell, which the family had come across on their visit to Golan Heights. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>They had taken it as a souvenir for the trip and thought to carry it along on their way back home, the authorities said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So yesterday an American family turned up at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel with an unexploded artillery shell they had found in the Golan Heights and were planning on taking home. <a href="https://t.co/GAVb6ikLHF">pic.twitter.com/GAVb6ikLHF</a></p>
— RS Archer (@archer_rs) <a href="https://twitter.com/archer_rs/status/1519903138878312448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>When they were showing the luggage to the security inspectors at the airport’s check-in, a bomb scare was set off. The security staff also called for an evacuation of the area. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a video of the incident, which was being circulated on social media, several panicked passengers can be seen scattering around at departure hall of Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on Thursday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>A man had to be hospitalised when he sustained injuries while trying to flee over a baggage carousel, the Israel Airports Authority said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The family was also allowed to board their flight after security staff’s interrogation, who declared it all-clear, the airports authority said. &nbsp;</p>

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When you are packing stuff to board a flight, be sure to choose the contents wisely. An American family caused panic at main airport in Israel recently when they packed a dangerous thing.

When you are packing stuff to board a flight, be sure to choose the contents wisely. An American family caused panic at main airport in Israel recently when they packed a dangerous thing. Well, it was an unexploded shell, which the family had come across on their visit to Golan Heights. Also Read | Over 3,000 migrants lost at sea trying to reach Europe in 2021: UN They had taken it as a souvenir for the trip and thought to carry it along on their way back home, the authorities said. So yesterday an American family turned up at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel with an unexploded artillery shell they had found in the Golan Heights and were planning on taking home. pic.twitter.com/GAVb6ikLHF — RS Archer (@archer_rs) April 29, 2022 × When they were showing the luggage to the security inspectors at the airport’s check-in, a bomb scare was set off. The security staff also called for an evacuation of the area. Israel- #Panic at #BenGurion #Airport after discovering an old #artillery shell in a passenger bag.#Israel #IsraeliCrimes #News pic.twitter.com/n97c7kEd7C — Chaudhary Parvez (@ChParvezAhmed) April 29, 2022 × In a video of the incident, which was being circulated on social media, several panicked passengers can be seen scattering around at departure hall of Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on Thursday. Watch | Pakistan PM in Saudi: Shehbaz Sharif may seek a $7.4 bn Saudi aid package × A man had to be hospitalised when he sustained injuries while trying to flee over a baggage carousel, the Israel Airports Authority said. The family was also allowed to board their flight after security staff’s interrogation, who declared it all-clear, the airports authority said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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