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Iraqi Militias Announce Targeting a "Vital Target" in Eilat


Sun 07 Apr 2024 | 03:39 PM
By Ahmad El-Assasy

On Sunday, the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" announced that it had targeted a vital location in the city of Eilat, located in southern Israel, using drone technology.

According to a statement released by the group, "Early this Sunday morning, the mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq struck a vital target in Eilat 'Umm al-Rashrash' in our occupied territories with a drone. The Islamic Resistance reaffirms its commitment to continue pounding the enemy's strongholds."

This recent attack follows a statement issued by the Islamic Resistance on Saturday, claiming responsibility for targeting oil refineries in Haifa with drones. This action, according to the group, is part of the second phase of operations to resist occupation, support our people in Gaza, and respond to the Zionist massacres against unarmed Palestinian civilians.

The factions have periodically claimed responsibility for shelling American bases in Syria and Iraq as retaliation against the Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, expressing their support for the "Palestinian resistance."

This development underscores the escalating tensions in the region, with various factions employing drone strikes as a means to assert their stance and objectives amidst the ongoing conflict. The targeting of strategic locations in Israel by Iraqi militias highlights the expanding scope of the confrontation, underscoring the complexities of the geopolitical dynamics at play.

As the situation continues to evolve, the international community watches closely, awaiting responses from the involved parties and the potential implications for regional stability.