Houthi Drone Attack on Eilat Escalates Regional Tensions

EILAT, Israel — September 14, 2025 — Tensions in the Middle East are intensifying after a suspected Houthi drone struck the Israeli port city of Eilat, damaging infrastructure but causing no casualties. The strike followed days after Israel’s deadly air raids on Yemen’s Hodeidah port and the capital Sanaa, which killed over 40 people. According to the Houthis, the operation was carried out to pressure Israel to end its war on Gaza and as an act of solidarity with Palestinians.

The attack underscores how the conflict in Gaza is spilling over into the wider region. Since September, Israel has stepped up airstrikes on Yemen, targeting infrastructure and alleged Houthi leadership, further escalating tensions across the Red Sea. Analysts warn that this cycle of retaliation risks dragging Yemen deeper into the Gaza war and destabilizing maritime routes vital for international trade.