Following the hostile aircraft intrusion alarm sounding in Eilat on Tuesday night, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced that their Mujahideen attacked a vital target in Eilat using drones.
An IDF spokesperson stated on Wednesday morning that "The UAV fell in the maritime area near the city of Eilat. IDF forces monitored the UAV ... and it did not enter Israeli territory. Additionally, during the event, an interceptor was launched towards the UAV. The alarm for the hostile aircraft intrusion was activated according to policy."