Israeli military says drone from Lebanon infiltrates Israeli airspace

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday that its troops downed a drone that entered Israel's airspace from Lebanon.

According to a statement from the military, the drone was monitored for a period of time by the army before it was downed.

The incident comes after days of heightened tensions on Israel's northern border with both Lebanon and Syria. Media outlets in Syria have reported several Israeli airstrikes against Iranian military positions in the country in recent days. Israeli officials made no comments on these reports.

"The IDF will continue to operate in order to prevent any attempt to violate Israeli sovereignty," read the statement released on Friday.

According to Israeli media channels, the drone was unarmed and downed 150 meters into Israeli territory by using electronic warfare capabilities. 

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Israeli military says drone from Lebanon infiltrates Israeli airspace

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday that its troops downed a drone that entered Israels airspace from Lebanon. According to a statement from the military, the drone was monitored for a period of time by the army before it was downed. The incident comes after days of heightened tensions on Israels northern border with both Lebanon and Syria. Media outlets in Syria have reported several Israeli airstrikes against Iranian military positions in the country in recent days. Israeli officials made no comments on these reports. The IDF will continue to operate in order to prevent any attempt to violate Israeli sovereignty, read the statement released on Friday. According to Israeli media channels, the drone was unarmed and downed 150 meters into Israeli territory by using electronic warfare capabilities. HM