IDF: Central Israel mobile directive was a technical malfunction, no security concern

The IDF clarified that the preliminary directive sent to mobile phones in central Israel was caused by a technical malfunction. The military stated there is no security threat and the incident is under investigation.

The IDF Spokesperson confirmed at 10:28 Jerusalem that the preliminary directive received by mobile phones in central Israel was a technical malfunction. The military emphasized that there is no security threat and that the incident is under investigation. This follows an earlier report by The Zioneer at 10:27 that the IDF had sent a preliminary directive due to a technical error. The current statement provides additional clarity, ruling out any security concern.

3 developments

1. 10:29 · 12 JulLatest

   IDF confirms no security threat; incident is under investigation.

2. 10:27 · 12 Jul

   IDF confirms alert was a technical malfunction, no security threat.

3. 10:04 · 12 Jul

   Residents in central Israel report alert of missile fire from Iran; IDF investigating

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