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September 8, 2025

The Predictable Houthi Assault on Israel, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop

Another tunnel problem.

Yesterday, a Houthi drone, laden with explosives, evaded Israeli defenses and struck the Ramon airport outside of Eilat. A civilian was lightly injured, and the airport was reopened a few hours later. Not long before that, the Israeli air force shot down three other drones near the Egyptian border. Since the Gaza war began, Houthis have launched over 150 drones at Israel, as well as many ballistic missiles—and like Hamas, they rely heavily on tunnels. Uzi Rubin explains how the Houthis built up their arsenal, and what can be done about it: 

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