The Israeli military announced it intercepted a drone in the Syria border area, stating the source of the launch is under investigation. The IDF also reported intercepting a suspicious aerial target from the east over the Mount Hermon area, referring to the same incident.
The IDF officially confirmed Sunday evening at 19:30 Jerusalem that it intercepted a suspicious aerial target from the east over the Mount Hermon area. The source of the launch remains under investigation, the military said. The confirmation comes after earlier reports and assessments that suggested the target may have been an Iranian drone.
At 19:16 Jerusalem, initial reports emerged that a suspicious aerial target had been intercepted near Mount Hermon, with the military probing a possible launch from the east. Separately, preliminary reports indicated the target was an Iranian drone intended for Israeli territory, with the IDF reviewing the details. By 19:24 and 19:26 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the IDF was investigating a drone interception over the Syrian Hermon, with initial assessments pointing to an Iranian origin. The IDF's official statement now does not specify the origin, leaving it under investigation.
The interception is the latest in a series of aerial incidents along Israel's northern borders. As The Zioneer reported on June 10, an aerial target was intercepted in southern Lebanon; on June 14, a suspicious target fell in southern Lebanon without casualties; and on June 8, an unidentified drone was reported over Deir ez-Zur in eastern Syria. Hezbollah positions near Tyre were also reported under heavy IDF fire on June 9.
No casualties or damage have been reported in tonight's incident. The source of the launch remains unconfirmed, with earlier assessments of Iranian origin yet to be verified by the military.
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