Drone strike from Iraq hits Eilat; casualties reported

Published September 25th, 2024 - 06:06 GMT
Drone strike on Eilat
Image circulating on social media showing damage from drones launched from Iraq on Eilat, September 25, 2024.
Highlights
The Israeli army acknowledged growing threats from Iraq, following increased Iraqi drone and missile strikes in retaliation to Israel's ongoing aggression in Lebanon.
According to a statement from the Iraqi resistance, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq targeted the "Saar 6" dock at the Port of Eilat with three drones, causing significant damage.

ALBAWABA- The Iraqi resistance group has claimed responsibility for a drone attack on the Israeli city of Eilat. Israeli authorities confirmed that one drone exploded in the port of Eilat, injuring two people. 

The Israeli army also reported intercepting a second drone, launched from Iraq, with the Sa'ar 5 missile ship.

Israeli Channel 13 reported initial damage and injuries from the attack, while the Israeli Broadcasting Authority confirmed the interception of one of the drones. 

The Israeli army acknowledged growing threats from Iraq, following increased Iraqi drone and missile strikes in retaliation to Israel's ongoing aggression in Lebanon.

According to a statement from the Iraqi resistance, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq targeted the "Saar 6" dock at the Port of Eilat with three drones, causing significant damage. 

In the past 24 hours, the Iraqi resistance carried out at least five operations, striking two military sites in southern Israel, including the "Sapir" Air Base.

This marks an escalation in the conflict, with Iraq joining the list of resistant groups involved in confrontations with Israel. 

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