Israel army says drone strike launched ‘from the east’ kills 2 soldiers

Reports say strike originated from Iraq and hit a base in the Golan Heights

Last updated: October 04, 2024 | 19:23

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This handout picture released by the Israeli army on October 3, 2024, shows Israeli troops operating on the ground in the Gaza Strip amid the continuing war between Israel and Hamas.

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Jerusalem: The Israeli army on Friday said a drone launched “from the east” killed two soldiers, with a public broadcaster reporting the strike originated from Iraq and hit a base in the Golan Heights.

The military said the two soldiers died while fighting in northern Israel. When asked for details it said the soldiers were killed in a drone strike launched from the east, without specifying from where.

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