Hostile aircraft infiltrates from Jordan, damages building in Eilat

A hostile aircraft infiltrated into Israeli territory from Jordan on Sunday night and fell in the area of Eilat, the military said.

The aircraft caused minor damage to a building, and no casualties were reported, the IDF added.

Earlier on Sunday night, hostile aircraft intrusion sirens sounded in Eilat and its surroundings.

The Israeli Air Force Independence Day flyover. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)

Iran-backed Iraqi terrorists reportedly responsible   

According to a Kan News report early Monday morning, Iran-backed Iraqi terrorists took responsibility for the hostile aircraft infiltration. 

Hostile aircraft intrusion alerts sounded in Eilat in November. However, no aircraft entered Israeli territory. 

In late October, the IDF intercepted a suspicious target that approached the vicinity of the city.

Reuters contributed to this article. 



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