JERUSALEM, Nov 9 (Reuters) - An unidentified drone hit a civilian building in the southern Israeli port city of Eilat, the Israeli military said on Thursday, causing only light damage and no injuries.
In recent weeks, the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen has launched repeated missile and drone attacks on Israel, but all were either shot down or fell short.
Such premiums have soared 10-fold in recent weeks, adding tens of thousands of dollars to every voyage, industry sources say.
The southern Mediterranean port of Ashkelon, which is closest to Gaza, has closed in recent weeks with at least one oil tanker diverted to Eilat.
"This would be the first confirmed damage within the city of Eilat since the October 7 hostilities commenced.
Persons:
Daniel Mueller, Ambrey, Emily Rose, Jonathan Saul, Maytaal Angel, Crispian Balmer, Alex Richardson, Daniel Wallis
Organizations:
Hezbollah, Hamas, Thomson
Locations:
Eilat, Iran, Yemen, Israel, United States, Ashkelon, Gaza, U.S, Ashdod