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IDF Intercepts Iran-Backed Drones Entering Israeli Airspace from Lebanon; No Injuries Reported

Jul 19, 2024, 06:54 AM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) successfully intercepted multiple drones that entered Israeli airspace from Lebanon. Two suspected drones were shot down by air defenses, with additional sirens sounding over fears of falling shrapnel. The IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory, with sirens regarding rocket and missile launches sounding in the Galilee. There were no injuries reported. This marks the third attack drone fired at Israel in less than 24 hours by Iran-backed terrorists, with the IDF defense systems successfully intercepting the threat on Friday morning.