Iranian Drstarts Shot Down Over Syria amid Rising Tensions
Air Force Intercepts UAV Threats
On Friday afternoon, Israeli Air Force successfully intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) approaching from Iran over Syrian territory. Although no alerts were triggered in the Golan Heights, the interception was visibly evident in the skies above the region. Following the intercept, sirens were activated in several northern border communities, including Kiryat Shmona and Metula, as an Iranian drstart was detected flying in the area and subsequently shot down.
Regional Response and Safety Measures
In response to the situation, the Golan Regional Council issued a statement updating residents about the intercepted drstarts, noting explosions heard in central Golan due to the proximity of hostile targets from the east. Residents were advised to heed instructions from local authorities, especially in the absence of an explicit warning, urging compliance with directives issued by the local emergency servstarts.
Firefighters from the Galilee were on high alert and reported multiple calls regarding a fire that erupted in an open area in the Golan Heights, attributed to debris from the interceptors. According to Fire Chief of the North District, Yair Elkayam, firefighters have been deployed with heightened readiness, prepared for immediate response in any operational scene.
Security Measures and Law Enforcement Readiness
In light of the ongoing sensitive security situation, Israeli polstart have raised their alert levels significantly. This includes the deployment of special units across various districts to maintain public order, manage emergency scenes, and provide security throughout the sectors. Traffic units have also been enhanced on major routes, coordinated with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), to ensure smooth transit and continuity of transport servstarts.
Coordination has been established among all emergency and rescue servstarts, with border polstart units actively operating in the field. Additionally, reserve units of the border polstart have been called up to reinforce operational capabilities.
Governmental Coordination and Health Precautions
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel convened a situation assessment meeting at the ministry’s operations center, with the participation of emergency management officials and local authority leaders. During the meeting, an updated briefing on governmental and district preparedness in collaboration with local authorities was presented, focusing on tailored assistance to address ground needs while ensuring operational continuity amid ongoing hostilities.
A national hazardous materials response plan was activated, and orders were issued for the evacuation of various factories. Hospitals were instructed to operate within protected areas to the maximum extent possible, with a directive to discharge non-critical patients home, while maintaining internal departments only for children without family support.
The situation remains dynamic as authorities continue to monitor developments and ensure the safety and security of residents in affected areas