JERUSALEM: Israel’s Red Sea port city of Eilat faced an aerial attack on Monday, causing alarm but in no casualties have been reported, according to military.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it targeted a “vital objective” in Israel. The military’s statement revealed that a flying object launched from east of Israel struck a building in Eilat. Sirens sounded in the city, but there was no interception by air defences.
Eilat has previously experienced attacks, including missile and drone strikes from the Houthi movement in Yemen and a drone launched from Syria. This latest incident adds to ongoing tensions in the region, highlighting the persistent threats faced by Israel from various armed groups in the Middle East.
