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IDF Shoots Down Weapons Smuggling Drone from Egypt, Recovers Four Rifles and Hundreds of Rounds

Nov 27, 2024, 07:24 PM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that they intercepted a drone that crossed into Israeli territory from Egypt on November 27, 2024. The drone was identified as carrying weapons, specifically four rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. IDF troops, specifically from the Border Defense Corps' Caracal Battalion, successfully shot down the drone, which was part of an attempted smuggling operation. The military emphasized that this action foiled the attempt to bring weapons into Israel. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns along the Egyptian border.