Israel has hinted at countermeasures after a drone strike on the country's largest commercial city of Tel Aviv. The Yemen-based anti-government Houthi group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

One person was killed and eight wounded in the strike on Friday.

Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the drone was likely a Samad-3 that flew from Yemen to Tel Aviv.

He added that the Samad-3 is an Iranian weapon, and that the drone was likely upgraded to extend its flight range.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said he held an emergency meeting to review the steps required to strengthen the country's "defense arrays," as well as the "intelligence and operational activities required against those responsible for the attack."

Israeli media outlet Haaretz said the attack "signals a new stage in the war, setting it up to be a regional, multifront conflict."

Amid Israel's ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis have expressed solidarity with the Islamic group Hamas. As Lebanon-based Shia militant group Hezbollah has also continued to launch attacks against Israel, concerns are rising that conflict could spread further in the region.