Israeli Military Confirms Iranian-Made Samad-3 Drone from Yemen Hit Tel Aviv

Jul 19, 2024, 08:39 AM

The Israeli military has confirmed that the drone which struck Tel Aviv overnight was an Iranian-made Samad-3 Suicide Drone, launched from Yemen. IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated that the drone, which made its way into Tel Aviv from the sea, was likely launched by the Houthis, also known as AnsarAllah. The military is still investigating the source, but initial assessments suggest that the drone is of a larger, long-distance type.