The escalation of the situation in the Middle East: highlights of the week November 15 - 21, 2024

️ The escalation of the situation in the Middle East: highlights of the week November 15 - 21, 2024 ▪️Pro-Iranian forces from Iraq again launched UAVs on Israeli territory. The Israeli army press service reported the interception of kamikaze drones in the southern part of the country. ▪️Later, pro-Iranian forces repeated the drone launch on Eilat. This time the drone managed to fly to the outskirts of the city. It was shot down by an Israeli air defense system near Eilat. One of the missiles strayed from its trajectory and landed within the city. ▪️Another drone strike on Eilat from Iraq occurred later. The third UAV did not reach the city. Apparently, it was intercepted either over Jordanian territory or fell in Iraq. ▪️On Wednesday, pro-Iranian forces launched drones, this time on northern Israel. However, unlike in Eilat, they failed to reach the country’s territory. ▪️The Yemeni Houthis once again claimed launching drone strikes on Eilat. However, their UAVs did not reach ... Source: Rybar in English