An unmanned aircraft was shot down by the Israeli air force Saturday after it crossed the southern region of the country, Reuters reported.

The report said it is unclear where the aircraft originated. The Jerusalem Post cited Palestinian sources indicating the aircraft was launched out of the Gaza strip.

Israel radio reported that it appeared to be an intelligence gathering drone. The report says the military knew the drone was nearing Israel and decided to wait to shoot it down over Israeli airspace

"We take a severe view of the attempt to harm our airspace, and we will consider our response," Ehud Barak, Israel’s defense minister, said, according to the report. Barak said the incident occurred south of Hebron.

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