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Israel's Navy and Air Force Intercept Three Drones Off Coast, Launched From "the East"

Oct 6, 2024, 02:16 AM

Israel successfully intercepted three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) off its coast on Sunday morning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced. Two drones were intercepted by an Israeli Navy missile boat over the Mediterranean Sea, with reports varying on whether the interceptions occurred near northern Israel or near Tel Aviv. A third drone was shot down by the Israeli Air Force over the waters near Tel Aviv. The drones were launched from "the east," a term the IDF has previously used to describe attacks originating from Iraq by Iran-backed groups, though the military did not specify the exact origin in this instance. No injuries were reported, and footage of the interceptions was released by the Israeli Navy and Air Force.