Though the drone was shot down, hopes are not high for the end of attacks.
The Houthis have increased the frequency of firing ballistic missiles at Israel for several weeks without any significant breaks.
Kfir Brigade exits northern Gaza • CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet to plan next moves against Houthis
CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet • Three soldiers killed • Kfir exits N. Gaza, questions remain about Hamas comeback
3 IDF soldiers killed; Kfir Brigade leaves north Gaza with some wins, but questions about Hamas comeback
CENTCOM said it struck a Houthi command center as well as storage facilities for missiles and UAVs.
The strike occurred in an area that was formerly controlled by the Syrian regime and Russians, CENTCOM said.
“CENTCOM, working with allies and partners in the region, will not allow ISIS to reconstitute and take advantage of the current situation in Syria,” said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla.
Wednesday's withdrawl is the first trade of command as outlined under last month's ceasefire.
This appears to be a show of force from the US to show the regime and militias not to get any ideas amid the chaos in Syria.
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