US flying unarmed drone flights over Gaza, Pentagon confirms

An aerial view shows civil defense teams and civilians conduct search and rescue operations around Bilal Masjid which was destroyed and the heavily damaged buildings around it after Israeli attacks at Nuseirat Refugee Camp as Israeli attacks continue on the 23rd day in Gaza City, Gaza on October 29, 2023. (Photo by Ashraf Amra/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The United States military is flying unarmed drones over Gaza, according to defense officials.

Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told Fox News Digital's Liz Friden that unarmed drones are being used by the US military in the Gaza region.

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“In support of hostage recovery efforts, the U.S. is conducting unarmed UAV flights over Gaza, as well as providing advice and assistance to support our Israeli partner as they work on their hostage recovery efforts.

He added, "These UAV flights began after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.”

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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said the terrorist group will continue its attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria.

Nasrallah made the comment in a televised speech Friday addressing the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict.