Explosion and drone interception in Eilat, an Israeli soldier killed

Published July 11th, 2024 - 08:28 GMT
Lebanon-Israeli borders
This picture taken from the Israeli side of border with Lebanon shows smoke billowing following Israeli bombardment around the southern Lebanese village of Aita al-Shaab on December 18, 2023 amid increasing cross-border tensions as fighting continues with Hamas in the southern Gaza Strip. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)
Highlights
The Municipality of Netanya in northern Israel announced that a reservist soldier from the city was killed in battles on the border with Lebanon.
According to Israeli media, there is a malfunction in Israel's fire and rescue emergency lines, making it impossible to contact emergency centers.

ALBAWABA- Residents of Eilat and Al-Araba reported hearing an explosion and seeing fighter jets flying overhead. Israeli media suggests the explosion was due to the interception of a drone in the Eilat area.

Meanwhile, the Municipality of Netanya in northern Israel announced that a reservist soldier from the city was killed in battles on the border with Lebanon.

In a separate incident, Israeli media reported a cyber attack targeting all emergency centers in the country. According to Israeli media, there is a malfunction in Israel's fire and rescue emergency lines, making it impossible to contact emergency centers.

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