The IDF recently tracked multiple drones flying from Egyptian territory directly into Gaza, suspected of ferrying small arms and other contraband to terror groups. Officials say several such flights have been detected in the past month, highlighting an evolving smuggling method aimed at bypassing traditional tunnel and ground routes.
To counter the threat, the military is preparing a multi-layered response that includes direct fire on hostile UAVs, dedicated counter-drone units, and wider deployment of sensors and intelligence. A section of the Israel–Egypt frontier has been designated a closed military area to restrict access and give forces greater operational freedom.
A senior officer said roughly 2,000 drones have crossed from Egypt into Israeli airspace since the start of the year, with only a fraction intercepted. Authorities are also moving to treat drone smuggling as a terror offense rather than routine criminal activity, expanding investigative and prosecutorial tools.
(INN/VFI News)
Originally posted on vfinews.com
