The Times of Israel reports that experts are skeptical of the Houthis' ability to carry out an October 7-style attack on Eilat, despite a warning by Shin Bet Director Ronen Zini. The report comes amid ongoing debate within the Israeli security establishment over the threat to the southern city.
The Times of Israel reported Wednesday morning that experts are skeptical of the Houthi threat to Eilat, questioning the terror group's ability to carry out a large-scale attack on the southern Israeli city. The report follows a warning by Shin Bet Director Ronen Zini, who reportedly told closed briefings that an October 7-style attack could target Eilat, citing Houthi aircraft landings at a Jordanian airport near the city.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the Shin Bet warning and the internal dispute that followed. Security sources told The Zioneer that no one in the defense establishment knows what intelligence Zini's assessment rests on, and the Shin Bet later clarified there is no concrete information on the threat.
The current report suggests that while the will to attack exists, the Houthis likely lack the capability to carry out a complex assault on Eilat. The debate continues as Israeli defense officials weigh the credibility of the threat.
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