Projectiles have struck two Red Sea cities in Egypt, leaving six people injured.
The incident has raised questions about potential regional repercussions stemming from the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.
Israel’s military hints at an “aerial threat” in the Red Sea region, possibly linked to the Houthi insurgency in Yemen, backed by Iran.
Official sources disclosed that an unidentified drone struck a building near a hospital in Taba, located near the Israeli border, during the early hours of the morning.
The Egyptian army’s spokesman, Colonel Gharib Abdel-Hafez, confirmed this, with six people sustaining injuries.
Simultaneously, Egyptian security officials reported another projectile crash near an electrical plant in the desert area of Nuweiba, about 70 kilometers from the border. Curiously, no group or entity has claimed responsibility for these strikes.
Taba and Nuweiba, both situated on Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, are popular tourist destinations, and the sudden violence has raised concerns about the safety of the region.
Witnesses in both locations reported hearing explosions, witnessing smoke rising, and observing Egyptian military aircraft patrolling the skies.
Israel’s military spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, while not specifying the exact location, confirmed that combat helicopters were dispatched to address “an aerial threat spotted in the Red Sea region.”
He further stated during a televised briefing, “To our understanding, the strike in Egypt is linked to this threat. Israel is committed to collaborating with Egypt and the United States to enhance regional defenses against potential threats originating from the Red Sea region.”
The situation continues to evolve, with regional tensions escalating, leaving many on edge about the potential consequences of these attacks.
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