The defense establishment has identified a significant increase in attempts by terrorist elements to operate explosive drones from within Israeli cities toward targets inside the country, security analyst Nitzan Shapira (N12) reported Thursday evening. According to the report, the attempts include drones based on fiber-optic technology.
Security analyst Nitzan Shapira (N12) reported Thursday evening that the defense establishment has identified a significant increase in attempts by terrorist elements to operate explosive drones from within Israeli cities. According to the report, the drones are being launched from inside Israel toward targets within the country, and some are based on fiber-optic technology. The development highlights a growing concern about the use of drones for attacks originating from within Israeli territory, as opposed to cross-border launches. It remains unclear whether specific incidents have been thwarted or are under investigation.
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