Yemen Strikes Israeli Airports, Dimona Site As Economic Strain Deepens in Occupied Territories
Yemen’s armed forces said they targeted Israel’s Ben Gurion and Ramon airports along with a sensitive site in Dimona, while Israeli media admitted the war has severely damaged the regime’s trade and economy.
The Yemeni military announced it carried out drone strikes against key Israeli sites, including Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv, Ramon airport in Eilat, and a critical facility in Dimona.
Yahya Saree, spokesman for Yemen’s armed forces, confirmed in a statement that three drones were used in the latest operation against “occupied airports and a sensitive military target.”
The strike on Ramon airport, which landed successfully, spread panic among Israeli circles and underscored the vulnerability of the regime’s air defenses, Saree said. He added that the operation demonstrated Yemen’s growing capabilities in drone warfare and carried strategic messages for Israeli regime.
At the same time, Hebrew-language media acknowledged the deepening economic crisis. Business Net, an Israeli economic outlet, reported that since October 7, 2023, exports have become more costly while the prices of imports have sharply risen.
According to the report, Israel’s trade index fell more than 2% in the second quarter of 2025. Export costs rose by 0.5%, while the price of imported goods climbed 1.5%. Excluding sectors such as shipping, aviation, diamonds, and energy, the import price index surged by 2.8%.
The report admitted that the ongoing naval blockade imposed by Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has worsened Israel’s trade predicament, leaving the regime struggling to manage the consequences of a prolonged war.
