Iraqi militia group claims attacks on ‘vital targets’ in Israel
An Iran-backed Iraqi militia group has claimed responsibility for drone and missile attacks on "vital targets" in Israel, asserting the strikes were in solidarity with Palestinians amid escalating regional tensions. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq stated it targeted sites in northern and southern Israel, without providing specific details. There has been no immediate response from Israeli authorities.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:22 | 22 September 2024
- Modified Date: 12:27 | 22 September 2024
An Iran-backed Iraqi militia group claimed drone and missile attacks on Sunday on "vital targets" in Israel.
In a statement, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq said it targeted a "vital site" in Israel with drones, without providing any details.
It also claimed attacks with upgraded cruise missiles on targets north of Israel and a third site with drones in southern Israel.
The group said the attacks were "in solidarity with our people in Palestine, and a response to the massacres perpetrated by the occupation against civilians, including children, women, and the elderly."
There was no immediate Israeli comment on the report.
Regional tensions have escalated amid Israel's ongoing offensive on the Gaza Strip, which has killed nearly 41,400 people, mostly women and children, following a cross-border attack by Hamas on Oct. 7 last year.
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