Tension Escalates: Drones Target Eilat
The Israeli military intercepted drones launched from the east, entering Israel's waters near Eilat. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for twice attacking Eilat with drones, targeting vital locations. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing regional tensions.
The Israeli military successfully intercepted two drones that crossed into Israel's territorial waters near Eilat, as announced in an official statement on Wednesday.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a pro-Iranian militant group, declared that it had executed two drone strikes on Israel's port city of Eilat during the same day, aiming at crucial targets.
This incident signals an intensification in the already volatile situation in the region, raising concerns about potential future conflicts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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