Aden — The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced today that they successfully intercepted a drone launched from Yemen, marking the latest in a series of cross-border aerial threats linked to the ongoing regional tensions.

According to an official IDF statement, the drone—believed to have been fired by Iran-backed Houthi forces—was detected and neutralized before entering Israeli airspace. No sirens were sounded, and no casualties or damage were reported.

The interception comes amid heightened alert across Israel’s southern and central regions, following previous missile and drone launches from Yemen in recent months. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for several such attacks, citing solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict.

Military analysts note that the drone was likely part of a broader campaign by the Houthis to pressure Israel and its allies. While the IDF did not disclose the exact location of the interception, defense officials confirmed that the drone posed a credible threat and was handled swiftly by air defense systems.

This incident underscores the expanding reach of the Yemen-based group and the growing complexity of Israel’s security challenges across multiple fronts. Israeli officials have reiterated their readiness to respond to any further provocations.