IDF downs drone over Golan Heights apparently launched from Iraq

A suspected drone that entered Israeli airspace from the east was shot down by air defenses over the southern Golan Heights an hour ago, the IDF says.

Sirens had sounded in several towns due to fears of falling shrapnel. There were no damage or injuries in the incident.

The drone was likely launched from Iraq. The Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed several attacks on Israel today.

Earlier, before dawn, two apparent cruise missiles launched from Iraq were shot down by the military as they headed toward the southern Golan Heights. Both targets were intercepted outside of Israeli airspace, the IDF said.

Later in the morning, another drone from Iraq was intercepted as it headed toward southern Israel, setting off sirens in Be’er Ora, close to Eilat. It too was shot down before managing to enter Israeli airspace, according to the military.