An Israeli fighter jet intercepted a drone as it approached Israeli airspace from the east, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced. The military clarified that the drone was downed before breaching Israeli territory, hence no alarms were triggered. This incident comes amidst heightened tensions in the region, as Israel continues its war on Gaza while fighting a concurrent battle along its border with Lebanon.
US destroys two Houthi drones, one anti-ship missile
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) stated in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that its forces destroyed one uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen on Monday. Additionally, US forces neutralized another UAS launched by the Yemen-based Houthis over the Red Sea on the same day. The report stated further that the USS Mason destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile fired off by the Houthis over the Red Sea. “There were no injuries or damages reported by US, coalition, or merchant vessels,” CENTCOM stated.
Hezbollah claims responsibility for 7 attacks on Israel
Hezbollah asserted responsibility for seven attacks on Israeli targets, as stated in its daily report. The group claimed these actions were retaliation for Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese communities, particularly in Odaisseh, affecting civilian residences. The most recent assault targeted Israeli soldiers in the settlement of Metulla, a drone strike on an Israeli military base in Beit Hillel, a rocket strike on Kfarchouba and an antitank-guided missile attack on an Israeli Merkava tank.