08 Jul 2019 | 09:38 AM UTC
Israel/Palestinian Terr.: IDF reportedly shoots down a drone launched from Gaza July 8
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claim to have shot down a drone launched from Gaza July 8; further escalation possible
Event
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed they have shot down a drone launched from the Gaza strip on Monday, July 8. No casualties were immediately reported. Further escalation is possible in the near term.
Context
Rocket fire and strikes between Israel and the Gaza Strip have intensified since early December 2017. Hundreds of rockets and mortars have been fired from the Gaza Strip, often followed by retaliatory Israeli airstrikes.
Advice
Individuals present in Israel and the Palestinian Territories are advised to monitor developments to the situation and seek immediate shelter in the event of a rocket attack. Due to the underlying terrorist threat, travelers in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip are advised to report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities.
Some Western governments advise their citizens against all travel to the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and areas near the Israeli-Lebanese, Israeli-Syrian, and Israeli-Egyptian borders.
