Israel strikes Syria in retaliation for school attack by UAV

The Israeli army launched airstrikes against targets in Syria, in retaliation for a UAV attack on a school in the southern city of Eilat.

"The Syrian government is fully responsible for any attacks carried out from its territory. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will respond strongly to any attempt to harm the territory of the State of Israel," the IDF announced on November 10.

The IDF said its forces launched airstrikes against targets in Syria in response to a drone attack on a school in Eilat, Israel's southernmost city.

However, the IDF did not state the UAV's origin, who was behind the attack, and which target in Syria the Israeli air force attacked. Eilat is more than 400 km from Syria.

The scene of the UAV attack on a school in Eilat city, Israel on November 9. Photo: ToI

Israeli officials said on November 9 that a drone crashed into a school in Eilat, causing some minor damage but no casualties. Local council officials said about 40 students were in the basement of the school when the facility was attacked.

Southern Israel has recently seen a number of drone and missile attacks as the IDF steps up its campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Eilat is Israel’s main trade gateway through the Red Sea. The Israeli Navy has recently sent additional warships to the area to bolster its defenses. The US Navy has also significantly increased its presence in the area.

Over the past decade, the IDF has carried out hundreds of airstrikes on Syrian territory, including positions of the Syrian army, Hezbollah units and Iranian-backed armed groups.

Israel rarely makes public information about airstrikes targeting Syria, but has repeatedly stated that it does not allow Iranian forces to be present in its neighboring country.

Location of Eilat city, Israel. Graphics: Google

Nguyen Tien (According to Times of Israel, Reuters )

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