Hamas UAV penetrates Israeli airspace

Israeli press has reported that a Hamas unmanned aerial vehicle penetrated Israeli airspace, before crashing near the Gaza border.

"The craft was identified in the skies of Gaza at approximately 1 p.m., prompting IAF [Israeli Air Force] fighter planes to be scrambled towards it," according to Israeli news site Ynet. "The drone eventually fell to the ground without any injuries. Military engineers arrived at the scene to examine it."

Israeli forces observed the mni-UAV from the ground and air during its entire 40-minute flight, Ynet reported.

A Hamas UAV flew over Israel last summer before being downed by a Patriot missile. Hezbollah has also launched drones into Israel. Israel also uses UAVs in its conflict with its Palestinian neighbors.

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