The IDF has confirmed that a number of UAVs were fired from Iran "towards Israel" this evening.

By Liam Doyle, News Reporter

21:41, Sat, Apr 13, 2024 | UPDATED: 21:44, Sat, Apr 13, 2024

The IDF is on "high alert" after Iran launched a number of drones towards , the organisation has said, with the country on "high alert".

In an "operational update" issued on social media tonight, Israel's armed forces said launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from its air space and "towards Israel".

The IDF said: "Iran launched UAVs from within its territory toward Israel a short while ago.

"The IDF is on high alert and is constantly monitoring the operational situation.

"The IDF Aerial Defence Array is on high alert, along with IAF fighter jets and Israeli Navy vessels that are on a defence mission in Israeli air and naval space. The IDF is monitoring all targets."

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