An Israeli military surveillance drone, a Skylark 3 model, crashed in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City this morning following a technical malfunction during a reconnaissance mission, according to Palestinian media and the IDF. The IDF stated there is no concern of information leakage from the device. The incident occurred as Israel continues preparations to transport civilian populations from fighting areas to the southern Gaza sector, with the renewal of tent and shelter equipment provision for residents of the sector set to begin tomorrow (Sunday). This equipment will be transferred via the Kerem Shalom crossing by the United Nations and international relief organizations after inspection by the Ministry of Defense's Wild Crossings Authority, according to Avichay Adraee. Documentation from Palestinian sources shows armed individuals on older trucks arriving in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City. Separately, a report cited a military investigation into past incidents involving Major General Yoav Broner, detailing alleged fatal mistakes that led to the death of soldier Barel Shmueli. The report claims Broner made errors that endangered soldiers and that no significant disciplinary action was taken against senior commanders involved in the incident. The Skylark drone is a tactical surveillance model manufactured by Elbit Systems and operated by the IDF's Artillery Corps. Reports indicate that Skylark UAVs have experienced crashes in hostile territories in the past. The IDF stated that the army is working with the government's coordinator unit in the regions to provide humanitarian aid to the Gaza sector in accordance with international law.
