Missiles Strike Southern Israeli City of Eilat

March 28, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Missiles Strike Southern Israeli City of Eilat

Incident Report: Missile Strike Hits Southern Israeli City of Eilat

A missile strike occurred in the southern Israeli city of Eilat on [date], according to eyewitness accounts and social media reports. The incident was confirmed by multiple sources, including local authorities.

Reports indicate that a missile struck the city, resulting in visible smoke rising above the skyline. The attack took place hours after Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for launching attacks in the region.

Details regarding the origin of the missile are currently unclear. Authorities have not released any information on potential suspects or motives behind the strike.

Eyewitnesses described seeing smoke and debris following the impact, but no further details were available at press time. The incident has raised concerns about regional security and potential tensions between Israel and Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

Local authorities have confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway to determine the cause of the attack and identify any potential perpetrators.

Source: Al Jazeera