What’s happening

A drone approaching the southern Israeli city of Eilat from the east on Wednesday night crashed into the Eilat port, leading to injuries for two individuals.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing security threats faced by Israel and the nation’s resilience in addressing provocations. The Israeli Navy successfully intercepted a second UAV, illustrating Israel’s robust defensive capabilities.

Threat thwarted

Police officers and sappers quickly isolated the crash scene, while an Israeli Navy missile ship intercepted another drone. The Army spokesperson confirmed that Magen David Adom treated two individuals with minor injuries—a 68-year-old hit by shards of glass and a young man lightly injured. The Home Front Command assured the public that “the incident is over.”

Who’s responsible

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of pro-Iranian militias, claimed responsibility for the attack. Lebanese news network Al-Mayadeen, known for its ties to Hezbollah, cited Iraqi sources stating that the militias in Iraq launched the drone targeting Eilat.

Scene Description

Footage from the scene revealed damage to the windshield of a truck and adjacent buildings within Eilat’s port area. Voices of panic were heard in the video, underscoring the severity of the impact. “The windshield flew off, it almost killed us,” one man stated.

The bottom line

This incident underscores the constant vigilance and preparedness of Israeli security forces in mitigating threats and ensuring public safety.

This story was first published on ynetnews.com.