Israel Shoots Down Drones from Egypt, Signals Border-Defense Shift
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Dec 26, 2025, 10:34 IST | Updated: Dec 26, 2025, 10:34 IST
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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have shot down two drones attempting to smuggle weapons from Egypt into Israeli airspace, marking a significant shift in Israel’s border-defense strategy. The interception, carried out by an Israeli Air Force helicopter gunship, is the first of its kind and reflects a broader change in how Israel is responding to the increasing threat of drone-based smuggling.
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