Islamic Resistance in Iraq Launches Drone Attack on Eilat
In a significant escalation of hostilities, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting a vital site in Eilat, located in the occupied Palestinian territories. This operation, reported early on Friday, is framed as a show of support for the ongoing resistance efforts in both Gaza and Lebanon.
The Israeli military responded by confirming that it had intercepted two drones approaching from the east, asserting that these drones did not breach Israeli airspace and that there were no casualties reported. This interception occurred shortly after the Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced its drone strike in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, where they claimed to have targeted another critical site.
This recent attack is part of a broader pattern of escalating violence, with Iraqi factions increasingly launching missile and drone strikes against Israel since the outbreak of hostilities on October 7, 2023. Reports indicate that these attacks have spanned a wide geographical area, affecting locations from the Golan Heights to Haifa and now Eilat.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with Israeli military operations resulting in significant civilian casualties, including over 139,000 Palestinians reported as either martyrs or wounded, and a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by ongoing military actions. The international community has expressed concern over the escalating violence, particularly in light of Israel's military actions in Lebanon and its disregard for international law and UN resolutions.
