Today: 23 August 2025
9 November 2021
1 min read

Israeli military downs alleged Hamas drone

The Israeli military announced that it had downed a drone “allegedly belonging to the Hamas militant organisation” which controls the Gaza Strip…reports Asian Lite News

Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system intercepted the unarmed aerial vehicle (UAV), which was downed off the coast of the Gaza Strip after being monitored, Xinhua news agency quoted the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as saying in a statement late Monday.

Israeli military downs alleged Hamas drone

“The IDF will continue to protect Israel’s airspace and its civilians,” the statement added.

Last week, the Israelo Defense Ministry announced it will deploy an advanced aerial surveillance balloon to boost its air defense capabilities.

ALSO READ: EMBASSY ROW Palestinians Slam Israeli Stance

The system will be used after further testing and added to an already diverse array of mechanisms the IDF has for aerial defense.

Previous Story

Lebanon Wants To Mend Ties With Saudi Arabia

Next Story

OPPO Reno6 Series Shines Brighter with Upgraded Reno Glow

Latest from Arab News

MBS & Sisi talk ties, Palestine

The two leaders reviewed the historic and strategic relations between Riyadh and Cairo and explored new ways to bolster cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Mohammed bin

Qatar: Syria’s stability key to region

Qatar, speaking for the Arab Group at the UN, urged unity and sovereignty for Syria as regional diplomacy, UN warnings, and fragile ceasefires highlight a precarious crossroads….reports Asian Lite News Qatar, speaking

UAE flies out Gaza’s sick & wounded

The UAE has flown out 155 more Gaza patients and families, extending medical lifelines to nearly 2,800 evacuees, under Sheikh Mohamed’s sweeping humanitarian directive….reports Asian Lite News The United Arab Emirates has

Arab fury at Israel’s land grab

Arab League and world powers condemn Israel’s E1 settlement approval, warning it threatens a Palestinian state, breaches international law, fuels instability, and worsens Gaza’s dire humanitarian crisis….reports Asian Lite News The League

OIC calls emergency Gaza meet

The OIC prepares an emergency meeting as Israel intensifies its assault on Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of troops, sparking global outrage and humanitarian alarm….reports Asian Lite News The Organisation
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Iran FM visits Syria to discuss bilateral ties

Both sides are putting forward “intensive programs” to implement cooperation

Global Covid caseload tops 455.6 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 455.6 million, while the