According to the reports on Thursday (14 November), The Iraqi Islamic Resistance has reported conducting a new drone attack on a critical target in the city of Eilat, citing support for Palestinian and Lebanese civilians and opposition to recent Israeli actions in Gaza. The attack is part of an ongoing campaign by the Resistance, which has carried out similar operations since October 7, when Israel launched a large-scale offensive in Gaza.
In their statement, the Resistance emphasized that these attacks would persist with increased intensity, aiming to strike sensitive sites across the occupied territories. They framed these actions as part of a larger commitment to counter what they describe as the “usurping regime’s genocide” against civilians, asserting solidarity with the people of Palestine and Lebanon.
The Iraqi group has also carried out retaliatory attacks against U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria, accusing Washington of providing political and military backing to Israel’s actions in Gaza. These attacks highlight a regional backlash and underline the growing tension over the U.S.’s involvement and support for Israel amid the ongoing conflict.
The statement from the Islamic Resistance reflects broader unrest in the region, with militant groups increasingly targeting both Israeli and U.S. positions in response to the Gaza conflict. The escalation underscores the potential for further regional destabilization as the conflict in Gaza draws in actors from neighboring areas, heightening the risks of expanded violence.
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