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IDF says drone shot down after crossing Egyptian border was carrying weapons
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Assault rifles captured by IDF troops from a drone that crossed the border with Egypt, October 29, 2025 (IDF)
The IDF says it foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons into Israel from Egypt using a drone last night.
Troops located the drone after it crossed the border and was shot down. It was found to be ferrying three assault rifles, the military says.
In the past year, there have been frequent attempts to bring weapons and drugs over the Egyptian border using drones.
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