On 24 September, a drone launched by Houthi rebels from Yemen bypassed Israeli air defenses and struck a commercial area near a hotel in Eilat, wounding 22 people. The attack is among the most damaging Houthi strikes on Israel to date and marks a rare breach of the Iron Dome system, raising immediate security concerns for critical infrastructure and tourism in the port city. It is anticipated that Israel will launch a swift and significant retaliatory strike on Houthi targets in Yemen, heightening regional tensions and maritime risks.