Hebrew media: Yemeni forces conducted a “qualitative” maritime infiltration attempt toward Eilat

OCCUPIED PALESTINE, June 22 (YPA) –Israeli security establishment is investigating a maritime incident that occurred about three weeks ago off the coast of Eilat, amid assessments that the object detected may have been an unmanned naval vessel launched remotely, Hebrew media reported on Monday.

According to a report by Channel 14, the inquiry’s findings indicate that the vessel was probably unmanned and was designed for intelligence gathering or carrying explosives. It is estimated that after being shot at, the vessel continued to the Jordanian coast, where it remained.

It added that the authorities are examining whether the incident was a deliberate move by a hostile actor seeking to test the readiness of forces in the area.

One of the possibilities under investigation is that individuals affiliated with the Yemeni forces attempted to conduct a “readiness test” of the Israeli Navy ahead of a possible hostile operation or future attack in the Eilat area.

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