Israeli Military Intercepts Weapon-Smuggling Drones Near Gaza, Egypt Borders

Israeli forces have recently intercepted multiple threats involving drones near Israel's borders. An Israeli drone targeted an excavator in southern Lebanon's Khiam, believed to be used by Hezbollah for infrastructure restoration, causing slight damage but no injuries. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shot down a foreign drone attempting to cross Israel's western border from Egypt, which was found to be carrying eight handguns, thwarting a weapons smuggling attempt. Additionally, the IDF killed a terrorist who crossed into northern Gaza, targeting soldiers stationed there. In Gaza, an Israeli drone strike killed a Palestinian in the Al Shuja'iya neighborhood amid ongoing military operations, contributing to the high toll of casualties in the region since October 7, 2023. These incidents highlight the ongoing security challenges and conflicts along Israel's borders involving drone technology and militant activity.