The Israel Defense Forces spotted
the unmanned aerial vehicle close to Mount Hermon around 4 p.m. local time and
downed it about one kilometer from Israeli airspace, with no sirens needed
since it posed no risk to people.
Initial media reports differ on its
origin—some point to possible Iranian involvement, while others suggest Syrian
or Hezbollah sources nearer the border.
This occurs against a backdrop of Israeli positions in the area after the 2024 Assad regime collapse, as the military probes further with no injuries or damage reported.