The Iraqi resistance has ramped up its military activities against Israeli targets, deploying drones and missiles in retaliation for Israel’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of anti-terror groups, claimed responsibility for several attacks, including one on the Israeli port city of Eilat. They justified their actions as a response to what they call “massacres” committed by Israeli forces against Palestinian civilians.

In recent operations, drones were used to strike Israeli military installations in the occupied Jordan Valley and other locations. These strikes are part of the Iraqi resistance’s broader campaign to support Palestinians, particularly in Gaza, where Israel’s military response has caused significant civilian casualties. The strikes have been framed as a demonstration of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, underscoring the group’s intent to resist Israeli occupation and stand against what they perceive as oppression of the Palestinian people.

The escalation in these hostilities follows months of heightened violence in the region. Israel has conducted widespread airstrikes and other military actions, particularly targeting Gaza, in response to ongoing resistance from Palestinian groups. Reports suggest that over 41,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict’s escalation, and the humanitarian toll continues to grow as infrastructure is destroyed, and civilian populations suffer.

The Iraqi resistance has vowed to continue its military efforts, promising further attacks on vital targets across Israeli-occupied territories. Their campaign reflects the deep-rooted tensions in the region and the broader regional support for the Palestinian cause, despite the risks of increasing violence and instability.