IDF clarifies Bnei Brak alert was a malfunction, no security incident

The IDF stated that an advance alert sent to Bnei Brak residents was a technical malfunction, and there is no security incident. The incident is under investigation.

The IDF clarified on Sunday morning that an advance Home Front Command alert sent to Bnei Brak residents was a malfunction, not a real security threat. The statement follows an earlier report of the alert, which The Zioneer covered at 09:44. The IDF said the incident is under investigation. No further details have been provided.

4 developments

1. 12:00 · 12 JulLatest

   Glitch caused by cellular infrastructure maintenance releasing old stuck messages.

2. 11:38 · 12 Jul

   Technical glitch during cellular company maintenance caused the false alert.

3. 10:32 · 12 Jul

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

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