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Israel on High Alert After Reports of Iranian-Backed Drone Swarm from Iraq and Syria

Nov 4, 2024, 08:17 PM

Reports are emerging of a large-scale drone attack directed towards Israel, allegedly launched from Iraqi and Syrian territories. Iranian-backed channels and various media sources, including Arab media, have claimed that a swarm of drones has been deployed, prompting the Israeli military to declare a state of maximum alert. The drones are believed to be launched by militias supported by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with some reports indicating possible launches from Yemen. The situation is being closely monitored as tensions in the region escalate.