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Drone likely launched by Iran-backed Houthis from Yemen intercepted over south Israel

By Emanuel Fabian 21 December 2024, 3:15 pm
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The Israeli Air Force intercepted a drone that entered Israeli airspace in southern Israel a short while ago, the military says.

The IDF says the drone was launched “from the east,” meaning likely from Yemen.

The drone crossed the border via Egypt, a route previously seen with drones launched at Israel by the Iran-backed Houthis.

Sirens had sounded in several communities near the border with the Gaza Strip amid the incident.

Footage circulated online shows IAF helicopters shooting down the drone.

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