Huthis have launched several attacks against Israel during Israel’s war with militant group Hamas that began more than a year ago in Gaza. The rebels say their attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians. “Following the initial report, a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) that likely originated in Yemen impacted in the area of Yavne,” the military said.

The Huthis later claimed responsiblity for the strike, with a rebels spokesman saying “the drone units targeted a sensitive target of the Israeli enemy in Yavne”.

A spokesperson for Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service said reports were received of “an explosion” on a balcony high up in the building in Yavne, and that after a search, no injuries were reported.