TEHRAN – Yemen’s Ansarla movement announced on Monday that its forces have launched a new drone strike deep in Israel, marking the second day in a row for such an operation.
In a statement, the Yemeni military said three unmanned aerial vehicles were used to target LOD airport (Ben Gurion), Ramon airport at Um al Rashrash (Eilat) and what they called “sensitive targets” at Dimona.
The group described the attack as part of Gaza’s continued support for Palestinians, citing “the crimes of genocide and starvation committed by Zionist enemies,” and “poverished to continue the operation until the attack halted and the siege was lifted.”
“This operation achieved its goal,” the statement read, congratulating the recent Palestinian business (Jerusalem) and Palestinian businesses in Gaza, claiming it had exposed “the vulnerability of enemy safety measures, no matter how harsh.”
Monday’s strike occurred within 24 hours of Sunday’s massive operation, with Ansarra saying eight drones involved targeting multiple strategic sites across the occupying territories.
According to the group, the previous attacks directly hit Ramon Airport, causing a complete halt of air traffic at Israel’s second busiest airport.
The operation on Sunday also reportedly targeted Ben Gurion Airport, Ashkelon, Ashdod and other sensitive military facilities. The Yemeni army said two drones attacked strategic targets with Ashkelon and Ben Gurion, while two other drones collided with key sites at Ashdod. Three more drones were directed at military facilities in the Negev and Eilat.
The footage released by Yemeni media claimed it would cause damage at Ramon Airport, but Israeli authorities confirmed a temporary closure but did not provide full details. Ansarullah used this opportunity to warn all airlines that airports in the “occupied territories” are no longer safe and under threat. “We are not responsible for any outcome,” the statement said.
The group also spoke directly to the Israeli people, and criticised them with false sense of security, as their leadership misleading them. “For a flock of Zionists, we say, our army will prove to you that your stupid leadership is merely cheating on you with that assurance,” the statement declared.
Israeli media reported that the early warning system failed to detect the drone that hit Ramon Airport on Sunday, causing an alarm not to be triggered and no attempts to intercept it. The UAV reportedly circumvented the US supply interceptor system located to protect Israeli airspace.
Eilat Mayor Eli Lanli called the incident “very concerned” and said the city’s port was currently inactive and operations were almost halted, causing a “massive economic blow.”
With Monday’s Triple Target Strike following Sunday’s closure of the famous airport, Ansarla appears to be informing both its sustainability and reach. The selection of Israel’s major international gateway at LOD, the already hit Ramon Airport, and targets near Dimona show the intention to combine iconic pressure with operational disruption.
The Yemeni army has repeatedly linked its long-range drone campaign to the war in Gaza, portraying it as part of its moral obligation to support “holy jihad” and Palestinian resistance.
Operationally, the contrast between Sunday’s 8-drone salvo and Monday’s 3-drone strike shows a mix of saturation and accuracy tactics. The width of Sunday, cities and facilities, cities and facilities, enforced Israeli defense and responded extensively. Monday Depth – Reforming Ramon, adding LODs and pointing to Dimona was intended to reinforce the message that the place is not out of reach.
Despite Israeli airstrikes in Yemen, Sanaa vowed to continue the operation deep within “the territory of Israel” and maintain air and sea blockades in support of Gaza. The group also suggests further escalation, saying more military operations will be revealed in the coming days.