Drone Strike from Iraq Kills Two Israeli Soldiers

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that two soldiers, Sgt. Daniel Aviv Haim Sofer and Cpl. Tal Dror, both aged 19, were killed in a drone strike launched from Iraq early Thursday morning. The attack, which also resulted in injuries to 24 other soldiers, involved two explosive-laden drones, one of which was intercepted by air defenses. The strike occurred at an IDF base in the northern Golan Heights around 02:50 AM, with alarms sounding shortly after indicating the infiltration. A coalition of Tehran-linked militias known as the Islamic Resistance claimed responsibility for the drone attack, stating that they had executed multiple strikes against Israeli targets. This incident underscores the ongoing tensions in the region, particularly following the escalation of hostilities involving Hamas since October 7. The IDF continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.