Israeli air defenses intercepted a drone suspected to be launched by the Houthis in Yemen over the southernmost city of Eilat at approximately 5:40 AM UTC on October 6th, 2025. Sirens sounded in the city as a result of the drone attack and in anticipation of falling fragments from the interception, according to the Israeli military. Footage indicated that at least two interceptor missiles were deployed to neutralize the threat. The interception occurred during a 29-minute reporting window, from 5:35 AM to 6:04 AM UTC. The military confirmed the drone was "likely" shot down. This incident follows previous reports from October 5th and the early morning of October 6th concerning Israeli military actions in Gaza and statements by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir regarding the treatment of Sumud Flotilla activists. The earlier reports detailed Israeli Air Force strikes on terrorist squads in southern Israel and Gaza City, and comments from Ben Gvir defending the designation of activists, including Greta Thunberg, as "terrorists" due to their alleged support for terrorism. Previous reports also mentioned negotiations between Israel and Hamas, with U.S. involvement, expected to commence around this time in Cairo. The Sumud Flotilla activists were reportedly detained and facing deportation, with one Spanish citizen having allegedly bitten a medical staff member at Ketziot Prison.
