IDF intercepts own drone over Galilee amid technical malfunction

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The Israel Defense Forces says it intercepted one of its own unmanned aerial vehicles over the Lower Galilee, after it was identified as having a technical malfunction.

“The launch [of the interceptor missile] was carried out in a controlled manner and there is no fear of a security incident,” the IDF says.

The incident set off sirens in Bu’eine Nujeidat, a local council west of Tiberias.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.