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Friday, June 7, 2024
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Friday, June 7, 2024
Explosive-laden drone from Lebanon struck open area near Nazareth after interception failed – report
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
An explosive-laden drone launched from Lebanon earlier today struck an open area near the northern city of Nof Hagalil, adjacent to Nazareth and some 40 kilometers from the border, the Ynet news site reports.
Sirens had sounded in the area at around 2:20 p.m., with residents reporting that an interceptor missile was launched.
According to Ynet, the interceptor missile failed to down the drone, and the device struck an open area, sparking a fire.
The IDF has not yet commented on the incident, and has not responded to multiple requests for comment.
