Lebanon's Hezbollah Confirms it Launched Drones Towards Karish Field

This image grab from a video released by the Israeli army spokesperson's unit on July 2, 2022, shows the interception by the Israeli army of a drone launched by Lebanon's Hezbollah that was headed towards an offshore gas field in the Mediterranean. (Photo by various sources / AFP)
This image grab from a video released by the Israeli army spokesperson's unit on July 2, 2022, shows the interception by the Israeli army of a drone launched by Lebanon's Hezbollah that was headed towards an offshore gas field in the Mediterranean. (Photo by various sources / AFP)
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Lebanon's Hezbollah Confirms it Launched Drones Towards Karish Field

This image grab from a video released by the Israeli army spokesperson's unit on July 2, 2022, shows the interception by the Israeli army of a drone launched by Lebanon's Hezbollah that was headed towards an offshore gas field in the Mediterranean. (Photo by various sources / AFP)
This image grab from a video released by the Israeli army spokesperson's unit on July 2, 2022, shows the interception by the Israeli army of a drone launched by Lebanon's Hezbollah that was headed towards an offshore gas field in the Mediterranean. (Photo by various sources / AFP)

Lebanon's Hezbollah said Saturday it had launched three drones towards an offshore gas field in the Mediterranean, after Israel's army said it had intercepted drones belonging to the Iran-backed movement.

"On Saturday afternoon, three unarmed drones were launched towards the disputed Karish field for reconnaissance missions," the Shiite group said in a statement.

"The mission was accomplished," it added, without mentioning any Israeli interception.

The launch of the aircraft appeared to be an attempt by Hezbollah to influence US-brokered negotiations between Israel and Lebanon over their maritime border, an area that is rich in natural gas.

In a statement, the Israeli army said the aircraft were spotted early on and did not pose an "imminent threat.” Nonetheless, the incident drew a stern warning from Israel’s caretaker prime minister, Yair Lapid.

"I stand before you at this moment and say to everyone seeking our demise, from Gaza to Tehran, from the shores of Lebanon to Syria: Don’t test us,” Lapid said in his first address to the nation since taking office on Friday. "Israel knows how to use its strength against every threat, against every enemy.”



Milei Says Argentina to Move Israel Embassy to Jerusalem in 2026

 Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025. (Reuters)
Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025. (Reuters)
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Milei Says Argentina to Move Israel Embassy to Jerusalem in 2026

 Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025. (Reuters)
Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025. (Reuters)

Argentine President Javier Milei said Wednesday his country would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, the status of which is one of the most delicate issues in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

"I am proud to announce before you that in 2026 we will make effective the move of our embassy to the city of west Jerusalem," Milei said in a speech in the Israeli parliament during an official state visit.

Argentina's embassy is currently located near the coastal city of Tel Aviv.