Hezbollah suceeded in sending a drone over Israeli airspace yesterday, the first such violation of Israeli airspace in 17 years. Hezbollah claims the action was in response to what they call repeated Israeli violations of Lebanese airspace. The drone went as far as the Israeli coastal city of Nahariya before returning to Lebenon. Hezbollah officials say it returned safely to base while Israeli representatives say it crashed in southern Lebenon on its way back.

Authorities in Israel were not sure whether the drone was made locally or whether it was a more sophisticated aircraft imported from abroad. Some in the Israeli government claimed the craft was made in Iran although that was not confirmed.

A spokesman for Hezbollah refused to give additional details about the aircraft's capabilities but indicated there would be additional flights over Israeli airspace in the near future.

In response, Israeli airplanes made several missions over Southern Lebenon this morning. Israeli armored patrols also increased activity near the Lebanese boarder and warships were seen off the coast of Lebenon as well.

A U.S. official urged both Israel and Hezbollah to exercise maximum restraint.