Israeli officials announced that Yevgeny Prader, a man killed in a Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv early Friday morning, has been identified. According to Hebrew media, Prader, 50, immigrated alone from Belarus to Israel in 1999. After immigrating to Israel, he joined the Israel Defense Forces and served in a combat unit, continuing to serve as a reserve force. The drone, carrying explosives, was launched from Yemen and struck Tel Aviv at 3:12 AM after passing through Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. This is the first Houthi drone to reach Tel Aviv, but over 200 drones and cruise missiles have been fired towards Israel since November. According to assessments by the Israeli army, the suicide drone used by the Houthis in the deadly attack on Tel Aviv early Friday is of the 'Samad-3' type manufactured by the Islamic Republic of Iran, modified for greater range and launched from Yemen. Images from the scene show broken glass scattered on the sidewalks of the city, with people gathering near the damaged buildings from the explosion. The area has been cordoned off by police tape. The Houthis claim these attacks are in support of the Palestinians during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, which began on October 7 with Hamas's attack on southern Israel, resulting in nearly 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken. The war with Hamas began on October 7 (15 Mehr) last year when militants from this Palestinian militant group and its allies attacked southern Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages. Approximately 120 hostages are still held by Hamas forces in Gaza, and this group has not released any news or information about their status. Israel and the United States consider Hamas a terrorist group. In response to the Houthi drone attack, Israel has called for 'crippling sanctions' against the Islamic Republic. The U.S. State Department stated that the U.S. consulate in Tel Aviv was not damaged in the Houthi attack. Israel: The deadly Houthi attack on Tel Aviv was carried out with the Iranian-made 'Samad-3' drone.
Israeli Officials Identify Victim of Houthi Drone Attack: Yevgeny Prader, 50
A Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv resulted in the death of Yevgeny Prader, a 50-year-old Israeli immigrant from Belarus. This incident marks the first successful drone strike by the Houthis on Tel Aviv amidst ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas. The attack has prompted calls for increased sanctions against Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv kills Yevgeny Prader, linked to Iranian-made drone.
- Houthi group attack Yevgeny Prader
- Israeli officials announce Yevgeny Prader
- Israel sanction Islamic Republic of Iran
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📚 Background
The attack signifies a new level of threat to Israel from Iranian-backed groups.
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