Israel Says It Intercepts Houthi Drone Over Mediterranean

Israel’s military said its air force intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle over the Mediterranean Sea on 7 July, preventing the aircraft from entering Israeli-controlled airspace. The drone was detected and shot down without causing damage or casualties, according to multiple Israeli media reports citing the armed forces. The aircraft is believed to have been launched by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which has previously claimed responsibility for strikes against targets in the Red Sea and beyond. Israeli authorities did not disclose the interception system used or provide additional technical details about the drone. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions that have seen an uptick in cross-border and long-range attacks involving drones and missiles.